Chapter One Hundred and Five: Making Investigations and Practical Improvements

Celine "Welcome back, Director Holden," Rachel greeted me as she stepped in. I arrived work early on that Monday morning to catch up on everything I had missed over my stay in the hospital. "It's good to be back." "I was very worried when I didn't see you around. It's unlike you to take a vacation." I raised an eyebrow. "Is that so?" I was surprised Grandpa didn't tell everyone at work the actual reason behind my absence from work. Truth be told, the actual reason was not something to boast of. It was best kept hidden. "Yes. Here is the document you asked for." She extended it to me. "Thanks," I said, taking the document from her. "I hope I didn't deter much work with my absence?" "Not at all." Rachel shook her head. "So you mean I wasn't missed after all?" Her eyes widened. "That's not what I meant, Director Holden. I can't say for the others, but I missed you." "Mmn." I nodded once in acknowledgment and dismissed her from my office. I worked for a few minutes before I