Three days was enough time for Vanitas to sort out his thoughts.
This was an important matter, and during his recovery, he chose to balance his priorities in any way he could, focusing on recovery while maintaining personal training.
At the same time, he carefully considered how to approach Charlotte.
Once everything seemed right, Vanitas called for Charlotte to meet him in the Astrea Head Office.
Charlotte swallowed deeply as she settled into the seat across from Vanitas's desk. It had been a long time since he had regarded her this seriously.
What was he planning to talk about?
"Before we begin, I need to apologize in advance," he said. "I may bring up things that could trigger memories you'd rather not relive. But I need to get the facts right."
"...."
Charlotte stiffened slightly but held his gaze.
He had asked her open-ended questions before. But never anything too deep. Never anything that would force her to confront her trauma outright.
She exhaled slowly.
