"I think I'd better step out," I said to Charles when Amy left the room. "I don't want to make her feel any worse than she actually does."
He nodded but looked at me with weary blue eyes. "I would prefer it if you stayed. Believe it or not, I don't enjoy crying females."
I smiled slightly and he smiled back, a quick moment of support for each other before I went out and into the conference room. I saw Jessica walk in but then take a detour and sit at her desk.
She looked down at the keyboard and refused to move. Amy was bending over her, talking softly, but Jessica looked like she isn't even hearing her.
I saw Charles poke his head out and scowl. I got up and shoke my head at him, walking toward Jessica.
"Hey," I crouched next to her at her desk, seeing her blank eyes focused on her k
