Gwen ran downstairs after the fireworks ended. She pushed open the door to the study on the second floor and walked in quietly.
Noah was inside. He was leaning against a leather chair and looking at a monthly financial report.
He heard the door open and guessed it was his younger daughter.
Noah asked casually, "Is Holly okay?"
Gwen stood with her hands behind her back. Then, she walked up behind Noah and cuddled his neck affectionately.
In her mind, however, she couldn't shake off the shoc