Eventually, at around 3am, Aldrich fell asleep, exhausted after the vigil watch. Finally at peace, he dreamed of his beloved running through the sun-filled field, carefree and happy. Her ability to bounce back always left him in awe. He wished he had the same gift.
Although the Etsibeth case had been finalized, the woman continued to pester him. Once again, Mr. Dorflinger called him in after yet another brush off he'd had with her, demanding that Aldrich be kind; his reason being that they had brought their entire portfolio over to the partnership. They―the partners―couldn't allow petty things to spoil their newfound business.
Begrudgingly, he agreed to be more attentive to her needs, knowing full well what she had in mind as far as they were concerned. When she had introduced him to her
