"Why it's fine? They're just trying to push you around."

"It's okay; let's go grab a bite."

The company had a dedicated staff cafeteria, and Felix led the way, carrying a lunch tray. Carol followed him, still pondering

whether it was the coworkers or the department head giving him a hard time.

Just as she was about to probe further, a mocking voice carried from ahead.

"Isn't that Felix? What's up, buddy? Not dining with Ms. Miller today? Don't tellshe dumped you?"

"I heard he's not exactly Ivy League material, right? Still, I wonder how he caught her eye."

"Oh, con, haven't you seen his face? I heard Ms. Miller has a thing for pretty boys. But none of her guys ever last long. Just

curious how long our friend here will stay fresh."

"Beauty fades, and love flies away, Felix. You're just too green, man. Look at you, she's not even here to dine with you today. You

should make hay while the sun shines, grab what you can while she's still got a bit of affection for you. Didn't your boss make you

sing the song 'Climbing the Ladder’ at the team dinner the other night? If that's not a setup, I don't know what is. Didn't you go

crying to Ms. Miller?"

"Why complain? As if whining to Ms. Miller would make a difference. Looks like Mr. Miller's not too keen on this son-in-law."

The two carried on their duet in front of Felix. But Felix acted as if he didn't hear a thing, his face expressionless.

Carol, on the other hand, was fuming. She started to speak up, but before she could finish, Felix grabbed her hand, "Don't get

mad."

heaved with frustration. How could she not be angry,

dinner! He'd been publicly embarrassed and then left to deal

to march down to the department and give that sorry-ass manager a piece of

gossipers in front of her, she had no intention of letting them off the hook. But as

already scurried

to fire them

else will think I'm whispering sweet nothings in your ear,

people againstwill

we should

"Carol, I'm really okay."

thought that revealing her status

deep breath, she sat down

Carol could guess that these folks probably

situation. As for Felix, being the outsider, he surely wasn't part

never been subjected to such treatment before. At most, she had faced sawkward moments in the diner,

much more

who seemed unfazed, quietly eating his meal. Carol's feelings oscillated between

in her hands, she watched him eat and then asked, "Hey,

a while. Her temper,

paused, a flicker of something crossing his eyes too

following the doctor's orders. No tfor

her lips

arm with his,

a little spice between young lovers. She

ears

to go that far. His cheeks

a playful grin, "Chearly, and I'll

breath hitched, and he instinctively pulled

"Sure."

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