Phoenix, Arizona
The Following Week
“Hey, look who’s back? It’s Marissa,” Lydia exclaimed loud enough so that staff and attorneys could hear her announcement.
Lydia stood up, almost ran to the entrance of the private section of the office, and gave Marissa Robles a big, bear hug. Marissa was shocked by the warm welcome. She felt a little uneasy. Perhaps, she was ashamed of being away from the firm so long. Unaware if Daniel had told the firm employees of her predicament, Marissa was unsure whether anyone would ask her about the reason for her absence. She previously prepared herself for what she would say, but nothing was like actually being at the office, addressing people’s inquiries.
“Thanks, Lydia,” Marissa said with a smile almost letting her briefcase with her laptop fall from he
