fully. Ever since I found out about the other life and a ton of burden suddenly fell on my shoulders, I couldn't sle

t yesterday. Clearly. I was the one teasing Cedric. At first, I wanted to deny it and would continue to deny it. But in the end, I ga

neckline. And to top it off, I was drunk

e, I felt sad and deeply regretted my actions. Fortunately, we were safe. At least there was nothing that would be my r

let. There's no logical thinking like usual. It seemed like I truly became a seductive woman. I don't know

ask Cedric to take respo

I looked to the other side of the bed, I wished I could rewind and fix it so that I didn't have to face what I'm facing now. Cedric was there. Sleeping

already fully dressed. He walked towards me and awk

about last night." I placed a cu

I

ng happened." I got up. "After finishing your coffee

pens to you, I ta

ust one night." And I also vividly remembered, even though I was still under the influence of v

stared at me intensely. Then, without asking for permis

n my life, I cried a

*

me, breaking my reverie. I blinked slowly and r

nd of her expensive high heels echoed, along with the tapping of my own shoes, as I followed her lead. A small plate with a few sandwich pieces and th

ut my situation for the next few months. Truth be told, I couldn't sleep for more than an hour or two before dawn. Luckil

of work too. As for me, eating lunch on time was an occasion to give thanks. Sometimes, Cedric would buy me lunch, but that was beca

or this

I caught him cleaning my desk and computer screen earlier this morning, I froze. Normally, I'd just smile briefly and sit at another ch

What sho

But most of the staff here were married. As for me, I wasn't even married. There's no way HR would give me three months of maternity leave, or even just one

on a box of business cards with my name o

Joice

o the Board

on Ex

srict, Koil

at stake. Should I j

*

work on was still blank in my hands. I winced

focu

f where the conver

have a p

image would be shattered in an instant, and I wasn't prepared for that. Krystal often praise

o

o

always got answers, but no one dared to ask her questions in r

w a career woman should act. Only to certain people would I open up about who I

, right? Oh God! Anya, I swea

en her earlier. It contained the key points for our collaboration with the E-commerce depar

x i

clock on my computer's toolbar. I felt frustrated because I only had thirty minutes. Oh my God

o time to waste; I immediately corrected the error. It was about the budget, and I had already agreed with the finance de

and Krystal had already left the room. This made me feel

dy,

, ma

ady. For her, time was money, and opportunities should never be

ay? How long have you

to purse

ally towards Krystal. As usual, my boss only gave a small smile. She wore an army green slit pencil skirt, paired with a long-

on in the lobby. She was my reflection. Until yesterday, that is. Becau

always took Krystal as my role model. Seven years working under the same flag, with the last four as her secretary. It ma

rything feel

u need to take leave ne

ing to gather my thou

r what Anya

?" I m

sure it was directed at me. As my behind landed on the plush leather

hat's wrong with you?" Kryst

what I mean, right?" I strengthened my resolve. "I don't have any proble

in a relaxed position. "Next t

*

officially ended, but for me, not yet. I refused to leave any work unfinished today. Tomorrow's business can wait. Today's tas

n sat back, leaning against the chair. Today had been tiring for me. Maybe washing my face to feel fresh again

a moment, I forgot about the overwhelming thoughts of what was inside my womb. Wh

s if everything that happened between Cedr

as that Cedric was now standing in front of me, looking confused. I clea

orking lat

the office late. Some of them would request a cup of coffee

me to make yo

know how

a wants some too?" Cedric seemed to be looking

ur

forget about what happened over the past two months, and pretend that what was inside me did

al

dn't shown any signs of leaving yet. I could still

it here

looking at Cedric again. Slowly, the scent of jasmine tea and salty cheese re

you l

dr