Page 50 of Bound By Fire


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I know all this.

It doesn’t help.

I push through a set of doors and into the admin wing, and make myself slow my stride.

I’m pretty sure he hasn’t given it a moment’s thought. He’s carrying on like it’s a normal day. I’m not going to think about it anymore, either.

I can do this.

I’ll have to stay out of the office as much as I can. There is plenty to do elsewhere. Maybe I can work from home later or something.

I will not be holed up with him unless absolutely necessary.

I will do my job. He will do his. In a few days, he’ll be gone, and I won’t have to see him again.

I’ll hold on to that thought, and I’ll be just fine.