Chapter 113 Friend

• Callum POV
• Work has been quiet tonight, almost too quiet. It gives me time to think, which isn’t always a good thing. On my break, I decide to check on Lilly, my fingers moving instinctively to pull up the live security feed. There she is, standing with Sasha, the two of them talking. She should be heading back upstairs soon, so maybe I’ll go down to see her before she calls it a night.
• Standing, I grab my jacket and make my way to the elevator. The ride down feels slower than usual, my mind running through the usual thoughts—how she’s adjusting, if she’s feeling any better. But when I step into the room, something feels… off. Sasha and Lilly are still deep in conversation, but there’s a subtle tension in the air, a hesitation in the way Lilly’s shoulders are hunched slightly forward.