When he spotted Annis standing at the doorway, his heart filled with both relaxation and surprise. "Why are you here? Did you come to see me? You didn't make the trip for nothing, did you?"

He was overjoyed.

Annis glanced down and noticed his injured hand.

She felt a pang of sympathy but concealed her feelings, tightening her grip on her handbag.

She steadied her voice to sound as composed as she could, "I'm here to talk to you."