Chapter 36 Daniel

Leighton's coffee cup was empty by nine AM.

She stared at her screen, willing herself to focus on the Meridian mockups. Her eyes kept blurring. Three hours of sleep would do that. Chloe had left at dawn, hugging her tight at the door with promises to call soon.

The lie about Noah still sat heavy in Leighton's stomach.

"Knock knock."

She looked