Before leaving with Celina, Thor turned to Zoe.

“Zoe… I’ve been thinking. You should take a few days off. Come with us to the United States, stay a month there. A change of scenery might do you good.”

Zoe smiled faintly but shook her head.

“I really appreciate it, Thor. But I can’t. I need to work… more than ever now. Work will help keep my mind busy, and I have to deal with the divorce. I can’t run from any of this. I need to be strong.”

Thor nodded, respecting her decision, though concern lin