Damon came back just as I was about to leave.

Dragging his suitcase, he walked into the room while talking on the phone.

Seeing his familiar face stirred no emotions in me.

"The project has started. Carrie and some friends and I are handling it. We'll officially open the company soon."

He walked past me to put his suitcase away, still talking about work.

I glanced at him, furrowing my brows.

Carrie—he called her so affectionately.

"It won't affect my hospital work. I'll just be busier."

"What? You want to join? That's great! We need an accountant." Damon nodded instinctively, looking pleased.

After finishing the call, he hung up.

I...