Before Goodbye
Zinnia took a sip of her water, thinking. "Tomorrow," she said. "We're heading to the port near Lily Oceanic Industries first thing in the morning. Need to check the equipment and get everything set up."
He nodded, his brow furrowing slightly. "You'll be there all week?"
She nodded, pushing a piece of pasta around her plate. "Yeah. I'll be on board for the first week to make sure everything goes smoothly. Once we reach the first stopover, I can come back home."
Samuel's jaw tightened, just a fraction, but he didn't say anything right away. Instead, he focused on his plate, chewing slowly. "Sounds intense," he finally said, his voice measured.
Zinnia watched him carefully, wondering if he was worried or just trying to be supportive. "It will be," she admitted. "But I'm excited. It's a good opportunity."
He looked up, his gaze meeting hers. "Just... be careful, okay?"