Chapter 22

Anya returned to her desk and shoved the thick stack of drafts away. She threw herself into work and began correcting them. She kept working as the hands of the clock on the wall kept moving steadily.

When she looked up from her work and stared at the clock, it was half past ten.

Her kids must be asleep now.

The thought of her precious darlings made Anya’s heart twinge painfully. She was working now and she foresaw many late nights in the office. She wasn’t going to have as much time to spend with her kids anymore.

On the bright side, she was done with these drafts. Anya tidied up the pile of papers and set them in a neat stack on her desk. She was ready to knock off work.

It was then that Jake emerged from his office with his briefcase.

He caught Anya tidying her desk and headed towards her. “Anya, let’s go. I’ll give you a ride home.”

Anya eyed the clock, then glanced at the window. It was dark outside.

Finally, she nodded and accepted Jake’s offer to drive her home. They chatted casually as they made their way to the carpark.

Jake drove a white Audi Q5. They got into the car. Jake asked Anya for her address and then started the car. Soon, they were on their way to Ellie’s apartment.

Within minutes, the car arrived at Anya’s apartment building.

home.” “You’re welcome. You’re my staff. As your boss, I’m

got out of

nodded and then watched

settled on his

Perhaps her

quite well for himself. He might have a

was slamming his foot into the gas

apartment block with

quietly. She didn’t want to wake her kids. The young woman slipped out of

room. She got to her feet when she heard Anya. “Are you hungry, Anya? There’s soup in the

placed her bag on the floor and whispered. “Are the

are,” Ellie said with a smile. “I tucked them

take a look at them,” Anya said before tiptoeing into

soft murmur behind her. “Would you like some soup?

while I was at work. I’ve got another two bags. They’re in my tote

put away Anya’s milk and warmed up some soup for her niece.

bed in the room. Her eyes fell on her two precious darlings. In the bedroom, her two beautiful children are sleeping soundly in their small cot. The lights

or how tough work was. All she needed was a single look at her children. They were worth the hardship

Eudora’s hair gently. Then, she leaned down and pressed a kiss to their cheeks. Her voice was a loving whisper. “Good night, my darlings.” She turned away and quietly walked out

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