The weight in Stanley's gut eased slightly, and the cynical look in his eyes deepened.

Joyce caught it and let out a bitter chuckle. “I'll take my leave then.”

She lowered her head and dashed out of his office, not wanting him to see the tears falling again.

Once the open sky was above her, she raised her head.

She noted the sky was dark and cloudy as if it would rain soon. Well, at least the weather reflects my mood. It's dark, cloudy, and raining.

Reaching for her phone, she called a number.

Within minutes, her call connected, and a kind woman's voice sounded. “Hello?”

“Mom, it's me.” Joyce plastered a forced smile on her face.

She could hear the joy in Caitlin's voice. “Joyce, why are you calling at this hour? Aren't you at work?”

“I'm on my leave today, Mom. Can I go see you and Dad tomorrow?” Joyce asked.

about you at dinner yesterday. He was wondering when you'll be back for dinner. The chicken

she could feel

and sucked in a breath to suppress her tears, feigning glee in her voice. “I'll be back

I'll tell him that,” Caitlin said with a

few more conversations were exchanged, she ended the

of water began raining from

face as she bent down, wrapping her arms

her crying, were guessing if her boyfriend had

no one came up and comforted her. They merely stood there watching

rain got heavier, the sky had gotten even darker. Suddenly,

away her tears as she raised her head from her knees and looked over her shoulder

was tall and good-looking. Despite wearing a suit, he seemed approachable.

you for your concern. I'm

offered her a handkerchief. “Your eyes are swollen from crying. Here, wipe

couldn't use the helm of her shirt to

have to pay me for it. It's just a

I'm about to leave.”

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