A Desperate Compromise

Tess didn't express her thoughts as she watched the sun setting through the floor-to-ceiling window.

It was almost evening, and by tomorrow morning, the company might look entirely different.

Caleb said, "Hey, Tessa, let's get going. Joanne has got a feast waiting for us. Time to head home." Joanne was the housekeeper.

Caleb called out to her as he entered the room, seeing Tess lost in thought.