After hanging up the phone, I glanced at Lauren. "We need to go back to the office."

Myra immediately reached out to take Charlie, holding him as they walked together to see us off. As if on cue, Charlie started crying when he saw us leaving.

I had to comfort him for quite a while before he finally looked at us with teary eyes, smiling. Lauren and I returned to the office after he fell asleep in Myra's arms.

I went straight to Ryan's office, and he explained the situation. I asked, "So, do yo