Chapter 5

Derek's POV

Derek came home close to midnight.

He had not returned to see Corinne.

Marissa had an important client presentation the next morning, and the backup drive was still in his home office.

The living room was dark when he opened the door.

Out of habit, Derek glanced toward the bedroom.

Corinne was probably asleep.

Part of him was even relieved that he would not have to answer any more of her questions that night.

He went into the office, found the drive, and turned to leave.

That was when he noticed the empty space beside the shoe rack.