Chapter 16 Suprised

• KATE
• It was already evening when Henry and I finished analyzing every detail of the project. Indeed, after the site visit, we will need to request the demolition of the location due to numerous irregularities. I sit in my chair, exhausted.
• I notice Henry returning to my office with a cup of coffee. “It's quite late. I thought you might want something to perk up, but I guess we're done for today.” He places the cup on my desk and sighs, savoring the aroma of coffee. How does he know I like coffee so much to bring one? I wonder if I've mentioned it before. I pick up the cup and take a small sip, but I stop with the cup at my mouth when I notice his gaze. He's leaning against the table where the project is laid out, looking at me and smiling somewhat sheepishly. “What's up?”