Chloe's POV
I've been trapped in this archive room for an entire week, and I'm starting to feel as dusty and forgotten as the files surrounding me. The stale air and endless stacks of papers were making me question my career choices. What I initially thought would be a quick assignment was turning into an extended sentence in document purgatory.
The monotonous silence was broken by my phone's cheerful ringtone. Glancing at the screen, my mood instantly brightened seeing the caller ID.
"Dad! I've missed you so much!" I answered with genuine enthusiasm.
"Have you really?" His voice carried that familiar dramatic tone. "Because it seems like my daughter has completely forgotten about her old man. Not even a text message last week. You're breaking your father's heart, Chl."
"Sorry, Dad," I sighed, leaning back in my uncomfortable chair. "Work has been absolutely insane."
