Chapter 39 Unexpected News

• Three weeks later, Grace was reading quarterly reports at their dining table when Max returned home from work with takeaway from their favourite Thai restaurant and the delighted grin that indicated his day had gone especially well.
• "Good timing," she murmured, closing her laptop and preparing for dinner. "I just finished the grant compliance review, and my brain needs a break from budget reconciliation."
• "Perfect. I bought pad thai and your favourite green curry, and I have good news to share."