Please ask him to have his lawyer contact mine once representation is confirmed.”

She looked at the luggage, then at the security desk.

I did not expect her to become responsible for our marriage.

I asked for someone authorized to receive the items, documented the handover, and made clear that she was not being asked to serve legal papers.

The elevator opened behind me.

Early employees came into the lobby.

A conversation stopped.

Then a whisper began near the coffee station.