Chapter 2
“You’ve been moping.”
Justin was startled by both the sound and the man standing next to his open office door. It was Javier, and he was gazing at Justin with what appeared to be a mixture of concern and empathy in his eyes. Justin bit his lower lip and suppressed a sigh while forcing himself to relax his stiff posture.
“Hey, Javier. I have no idea what you’re referring to, but come on in. Have a seat. What’s up?”
Javier arched his left eyebrow slightly in response before entering the office and pulling out one of the chairs across the table from Justin. “You’re hiding something.”
Justin snorted. “No, I’m not, and you haven’t answered my question. What are you here for?”
Javier stared at Justin for several seconds longer before sliding a folder that he had brought along wit
