"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."

could she not be angry, especially when Felix

left to deal

itching to march down to the department and

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

scurried away,

to fire

"And then what? Everyone else will think I'm whispering

people againstwill just

should go

"Carol, I'm really okay."

had thought that revealing her status

deep breath, she sat down and

photos. Carol could guess

the situation. As for Felix, being

been subjected to such treatment before. At most, she had

much more biting

unfazed, quietly eating his meal.

watched him eat and then asked, "Hey, aren't you working late again tonight?

your cousin in a while.

something crossing his eyes too quickly for Carol to

the doctor's

her lips but

arm with his, "By

little spice between young lovers. She leaned

ear, "Leopard-print ears and a

go that far. His cheeks blushed

"Chearly, and I'll show

breath hitched, and he instinctively

"Sure."

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