Chapter 108. Computer Problems

DYLAN

It took all my bravery and pride not to come after her when she walked out of the door. I think I did great.

That wasn’t the first encounter after all these years that I expected. I thought it would be something I’d be ready for. Like in a formal event or a personal invitation. I didn’t think it would be in my own office before 8 in the morning.

Philip entered the door when Ashlene got out.

“Is that Attorney Ridley, sir? The youngest of them?” he asked, and I nodded.

“Yes. Do you need anything from her?”

He shook his head and left the room. That was weird. I didn’t know what that was about.

I finished my coffee… and then thought that maybe I should stop taking it just like how I used to. My anxieties and panic attacks worsened… but are they because of the caffeine?

As if to answer my question, the telephone rang. It’s the one I use to communicate with anyone in the building. I picked it up with my right hand.

“Hello?”