The coroner said it was a heart attack, despite the man’s health record being totally clean. The family came to the office. Lucian’s eyes were still heavy after crying his heart out to Nate, when he met with them, his grandmother, and Nate. The company took care of every expense and gave the family all the man’s rights, five times his usual paycheck and the retirement savings, and made sure that they got the life insurance payback he was entitled to.
By the time the meeting was over, it was way past lunch.
“Shall we go get lunch?” Nate asked.
“Wait.” Lucian turned toward his grandma, who had hurried back to her office, then faced Nate again. “Sorry, man. I really have to talk to her.”
Disappointment flashed across Nate’s face and for a moment Lucian nearly caved.
“I’m really sorry, bu
