After leaving Evan standing stunned and furious in the alcove, Suzy took a moment to compose herself in the hallway. She smoothed her dress again, took a deep breath, and made sure her expression was calm before proceeding. She went to the room to retrieve the small tray holding Ryan's medicine and a glass of water from a nearby table where she'd left it earlier, then walked towards the heavy oak door of his study.
Knock,
knock,
knock.
Her knuckles rapped lightly against the wood.
A moment later, Ryan's familiar voice echoed from within, slightly muffled by the door. "Enter."
Suzy pushed the door open and stepped inside, holding the tray carefully. Ryan was seated behind his large desk, apparently looking over some papers. He looked up as she entered, and his serious expression immediately softened, his eyes lighting up with genuine happiness at the sight of her.
"Cassandra," he murmured, putting down his quill.
