That night, Axel was in the middle of a video meeting with one of his overseas offices when a soft knock interrupted him.
His brows drew together as he glanced at the clock... eleven at night. Jimmy would never disturb him at this hour unless something were wrong.
He ended the call immediately and straightened. "Yes, come in."
The door opened, and the moment he saw Evelyn standing there, his tension melted. His lips curved instinctively.
"I'm sorry," Evelyn said gently. "Did I interrupt you?"
"No." Axel closed his laptop without hesitation and walked toward her. "I was about to finish anyway."
She smiled, a slight, relieved curve that told him something was weighing heavily on her.
Axel reached for her hand, and the moment he felt how cold her fingers were, he knew this was not a simple visit.
"Do you want me to stay with you until you fall asleep?" he asked softly.
