Chapter 279 - A Heart Renewed

"Dee," he said softly. "It's past midnight. Come to bed." Deonna looked up, startled. "Is it that late already? I just need to finish this one thing..." Logan stepped into the room, gently closing her laptop. "It can wait until morning. You've been working non-stop for days." Deonna sighed, rubbing her eyes. "I know, I know. It's just... there's so much to do. The buyers want to expand the line, and I'm not sure we can meet the production demands without compromising on quality." Logan knelt beside her chair, taking her hands in his. "I get it, believe me. But you can't keep burning the candle at both ends. Kayla's been asking for you at bedtime." Guilt flashed across Deonna's face. "Oh God, Logan. I'm so sorry. I didn't realize..." "Hey, it's okay," Logan soothed. "We'll figure it out. Together. That's what partners do, right?" Deonna nodded, allowing Logan to lead her to bed. But the conversation lingered in her mind, a nagging reminder of the delicate balance she was struggli