“1 would never ignore your calls on purpose,” Sylvia said softly. “Even if | couldn’t get in touch, I'd make sure to let you know
what's going on.”
Eugene's usually clear, gentle voice dropped to a low timbre. “So... are you still going to stop talking to me?”
The office was dim, the only real light spilling in from the dazzling city beyond the window—] City’s skyline sparkling, alive with
possibility. Eugene's gaze was intense, full of hope, but there was an undercurrent of nervousness in his eyes.
Sylvia hesitated, then shook her head. “No. | won't.”
A grin broke out across Eugene's face, lighting up his features. The relief and joy he felt seemed to transform himpletely—Ilike
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtthe first flowers of spring bursting through after a long, harsh winter.
Sylvia stood and stretched. “I've arranged for Amy to stay in one of thepany’s guest rooms for the night. It’s late, Eugene. You
should head hand get srest.”
“I'll drive you back,” Eugene offered quickly, a note of concern in his voice.
Sylvia laughed. “No need. Even if Harryes looking for me, | can handle him. His little tricks don’t scare me.”
Eugene shrugged with a mock sigh. “That stings a little. Maybe | should go find a coach tomorrow, train until | earn a black belt,
and thene pick you up again.”
His playful tone made Sylvia laugh even harder. “Go for it. When you reach black belt, you can be my bodyguard.”
“Deal. I'll hold you to that.”
They exchanged a few more jokes, thitched off the lights and left the lounge together.
When Sylvia got back to her office, Amy had finished dinner and was recounting the story of how she’d first met Harry to Milanda.
Judging by Milanda’s pinched expression, she was doing her best not to lose her temper.
Sylvia's arrival was a timely rescue.
Together, they reassured Amy, urging her to get srest and try not to overthink things. After making sure she was settled, they
all headed out.
On the way down, Milanda shook her head and sighed. “Amy’s hopeless—a total sweetheart, but she’s got zero self-preservation
when ites to love. | almost lost it listening to her talk about Harry like he’s stragic hero. | couldn’t bring myself to say
what | really thought.”
Eugene grinned. “Never thought I'd hear there was something you wouldn't say.”
Milanda rolled her eyes. “Not only did | bite my tongue, | even had to look appropriately heartbroken for her sake. Thank God you
and the boss cback, Mr. Winters. | was about to lose it.”
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