Chapter 39 - An Altruistic Impulse

• I leave the glass on the counter and practically run, hoping to avoid Ava discovering my lie. I approach the office door cautiously, hearing Ava's irritated murmurs. "How am I going to explain this to her?" I think.
• I breathe a sigh of relief as I enter and find Ava standing in front of the safe. She shakes her head and mutters, almost in a whisper. 'At least the safe is still closed.'
• " 1312, what? " She grumbles, massaging her temples. " Think, Ava, we're running late!"