Riley exhaled, the tension in her shoulders melting away as she stepped closer. "You did bail on me yesterday."
Ethan chuckled, shoving his hands into his pockets. "Had some stuff to deal with."
Instead of pushing, she simply smirked. "Well, you're here now. That means you're working today, right?"
Ethan gave her a long look, as if actually considering his options.
Then, with an exaggerated sigh, he said, "I guess I can get my hands dirty for a bit."
Riley rolled her eyes, but a small smile played on her lips. "How generous of you."
They made their way deeper into the site, the morning air still crisp but warming under the rising sun.
The site was alive with activity — workers hauling materials, welding sparks flying in the distance, the rhythmic pounding of hammers filling the air.
They had finished the drilling and foundation yesterday.
Ethan grabbed a pair of gloves from a nearby workstation, slipping them on with practiced ease.
