A Thing from the Past

The meeting wrapped up faster than Maeve expected. Questions were asked, details clarified, and though she kept her answers steady, she could feel the eyes of the directors weighing her every word. By the time the chairs scraped back and the room began to clear, she let out a slow breath, ready to leave.

But before she could step out, Jared Huxley’s voice stopped her. “Mrs. Thorne. If you don’t mi