Chapter 30

Ryan

“Okay, so we’ve resolved all these bugs?” I leaned forward, addressing my team with a hint of urgency in my voice. The beta phase of our project was nearing its end, and there was no room for errors.

“Yes, sir,” Mr. Martin confirmed, his brow glistening with a sheen of sweat. Most of the team, including Paula, our project lead, had been tirelessly working to iron out the kinks. “We’ve also made significant progress on the client reports and deliverables. We’ll be fully prepared for the launch.”

“Keep me updated.” I nodded, acknowledging their efforts, before concluding the presentation.

“Mr. Crawford,” Caine interrupted, sliding a stack of documents across the table. “These require your signature.”

He turned the pages as I took a cursory reading and signed them absentmindedly. My sleep-deprived eyes stung with exhaustion, a consequence of the restless night I’d spent haunted by thoughts of Amy standing alone on the gazebo.

Her sorrowful eyes and melancholic smile had etched themse