Chapter 1174: The Woman in the Photograph

Albert's office was quiet and cold. He hadn’t slept well the night before and was now resting his eyes, attempting to take a brief nap. Skipping breakfast had left him with an uncomfortable stomach. The moment the sound of footsteps echoed in the hallway, Albert became alert. When the door opened, he instinctively lifted his gaze. For a fleeting moment, their eyes met, catching each other off guard. Neither had expected to lock eyes so directly. “What do you want?” Albert was the first to react, lowering the hand he had rested on his stomach. Shonna noticed the small movement. Without hesitation, she extended the item she was holding toward him. “This is for you. I stopped by a convenience store and figured you probably hadn’t eaten yet, so I brought this over.” Albert felt something in his chest loosen, as if a tightly blocked area had finally given way. He stared at Shonna, momentarily stunned. So, she still cared... “It’s just a thank-you for helping me out y