Burning Restraint

NOLAN

Whatever she was about to say, she seemed to change her mind after hesitating.

“Thank you... for everything. I mean, you didn’t have to come; still, you’re here,” she finally said, confirming my suspicions.

“As I said, I’m just doing my part. After all, you’re my assistant, and you’ve always taken care of me.”

She nodded, forcing her lips to curve into a smile.

“Get some rest,” I said, turni