C59 Sharp Gaze and Tears

Daniel looked away from the pile of documents piled up on his desk, staring at the figure of Emily, who stood with unwavering courage before him. "Joke? What do you mean?" his voice was low yet sharp, cutting through the silence that had tightened like a knife.

Emily, with a choked breath, stared back at Daniel's piercing gaze, her eyes unblinking, searching for the truth