𝙏𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙨

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𝚆𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚜.

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Authors POV

Brianna sat in her new cabin, savoring the warmth of her coffee as she watched the children playing outside through the window. Their laughter and carefree antics brought a smile to her face, triggering memories of her own childhood.

Flashback...

Brianna and her brother Robert raced through the backyard, their laughter echoing in the air. They were playing a game of tag, each trying to outmaneuver the other. Brianna darted behind a tree, stifling her giggles as she watched Robert scan the yard, searching for her.

Suddenly, she spotted an opportunity and dashed out from her hiding spot, tagging Robert on the shoulder before darting away again. Robert let out a mock gasp of surprise before giving chase, his laughter mingling with hers as they raced around the yard.

End of flashback...

Lost in reminiscence, Brianna chuckled softly to herself, grateful for the brief respite from the stresses of her new job. Just then, a knock at the door interrupted her reverie, and she quickly composed herself as Joseph entered.

"Good morning, Mr. Joseph," she greeted him with a smile, gesturing for him to take a seat.

"Good morning, Brianna," Joseph replied, taking a seat opposite her. "I wanted to discuss the case with you."

Brianna nodded attentively, setting aside her coffee as she prepared to focus on the task at hand. As Joseph outlined the details of the case, Brianna listened intently, her mind racing as she considered the various angles and potential strategies.

Despite the gravity of the situation, there was a sense of camaraderie between them as they worked through the intricacies of the case together. Brianna found herself impressed by Joseph's insight and professionalism, grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with someone of his caliber.

As they wrapped up their discussion, Brianna couldn't help but feel a sense of optimism about their partnership. With Joseph's guidance and support, she felt confident that they could overcome any challenges that lay ahead.

"Thank you for your input, Brianna," Joseph said, rising from his seat. "I appreciate your perspective on this matter."

Brianna smiled, returning his gratitude with a nod of her own. "Thank you, Mr. Joseph. I look forward to working together to solve this case."

Joseph lingered for a moment, his gaze lingering on Brianna as he thanked her. A flicker of uncertainty crossed his mind as he wondered whether she remembered him from their past encounters. Did she recognize him, or was he just another colleague in her eyes?

Pushing aside his doubts, Joseph offered her a polite nod before taking his leave. As he walked away, his thoughts turned to the mysteries of the past and the possibilities of the future, leaving him with a sense of intrigue and anticipation.

Thanks for reading ❤️