Chapter 202 - Shadows of the Past

  Logan ran a hand through his hair, his frustration evident. "I just... I don't understand why he can't see reason. This isn't just about business, Deonna. It's about our future, Kayla's future." Before Deonna could respond, her phone buzzed. She glanced at it, frowning. "It's my assistant. Apparently, my mother's in my office." Logan's eyebrows shot up. "Your mother? I thought she was in Maine." "So did I," Deonna sighed. "I should go see what this is about. Will you be okay here?" Logan nodded, squeezing her hand. "Go. I'll deal with the fallout here." Deonna hurried to her office, her mind racing. What could her mother be doing here? As she approached, she could hear her assistant's strained voice. "Ma'am, I'm sure Mrs. Maine will be here soon. Perhaps you'd like to wait in the lobby?" "Nonsense," came her mother's familiar, no-nonsense tone. "I'll wait right here. A mother doesn't need an appointment to see her daughter." Deonna took a deep breath before pushing open her