Chapter 37

I pick up my phone, now charged, and call Wilma Munro, knowing this must be done.

“Emma, darling, I didn’t expect to hear from you today.” She sounds overjoyed, which makes my heart sink because I like this woman. I’ll miss working beside her, even though it’s only been a couple of weeks.

“Wilma… hey…” I sound as awkward as I feel. “I need to tell you something,” I hesitate, knowing I should get straight to the point.

“I already know, and I’m really happy for you, honestly. The sixty-fifth is getting a great asset back.” She beams down the phone, and I hesitate as I catch my breath.

“How?” I’m confused as hell.

“Oh, honey, you and Jake are the talk of the building. Apparently, his storming over and kissing you passionately in front of a few hundred people will do that,” she gushes. “Besides, he called me about twenty minutes ago.” I can almost hear her smiling, and I resist the urge to facepalm at my dumbness.

“He did?” I’m beyond speechless. I do