Chapter 99 Common Ground

• Victoria was in the middle of sorting through some paperwork when she heard the soft knock on her door. She hesitated for a moment, unsure if she was ready for another conversation with Rita, but with a deep breath, she stood up and walked to the door.
• Opening it, she found Rita standing there, her posture tense but her eyes searching for something—perhaps understanding, perhaps peace.
• “Rita,” Victoria said, a little uncertain.