Before it was too late

Instead of dwelling on his problem, he dealt with the cases piling on his desk. At least, he might solve his client's troubles if not his.

It took him some time to focus as his mind kept getting distracted. Thankfully, when he finally immersed himself in his work, he forgot everything else.

"Are you planning to burn the midnight oil?" His assistant teased him as she showed up with a bright smile at his office door. 

Suddenly, she reminded him of the time. He automatically checked his watch, seeing it was beyond his working hours. 

He guessed most of the staff had already left. However, he could not go home yet. He still had one more file to do, not wanting to leave it unfinished.

"Not this night," Adam responded with a weak smile. "But you can go ahead. I will not be long anyway." He told his assistant, seeing that he would not need her anymore.