His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 352 Change Of Heart

Ella

“Well,” I said, offering my colleague a warm smile. “How about we go together?”

As I made the suggestion to Sarah, her eyebrows shot up in surprise. “Lunch, together?” she echoed, a touch of incredulity in her voice.

I shifted slightly, wondering if I had made a mistake. It had been a spur of the moment decision, partially fuelled by the pains in my stomach caused by a distinct lack of lunch. “Well, yes,” I responded, trying to maintain a casual air. “I mean, if you don’t want to come, that’s-”

“No,” Sarah interrupted, a soft chuckle escaping her lips. “It’s just… unexpected, that’s all. Sure, let’s go.”

Relief washed over me, and a small smile played on my lips. “Great,” I said, genuinely pleased.

We decided on a cozy bistro just a few blocks away from the law firm. It was on a nice street, with metal tables outside and coffee served in real cups instead of the usual cardboard takeout cups. We decided to sit outside beneath a yellow birch tree and listen to the sounds of the city. I didn’t come here often, but it was occasionally a nice reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the fast-moving world of law.

was clear she had something on her mind. Taking a deep breath, she finally broke the silence just when I was getting ready

know I’ve been… well, let’s just say not the nicest colleague,” she began, her voice hesitant. Internally, I felt Ema

Ema,” I thought, quieting her and refocusing

her sudden friendliness was welcome, I was also confused by it. Just a few weeks prior, I had thought that she hated me. But

more, made me see you as weak or too much of a people- pleaser. But after a while, especially today, seeing you stand up not just for yourself but also for what’s right, I…

she wasn’t used to admitting such things. “Between that speech you gave this morning and the vending machine incident,” she continued with

always seen as an adversary, could view

said softly, a little flustered but genuinely grateful for her words. “You know, I’ve always believed that there’s more to people than what meets the eye. I always

sheepishly. “I guess

this: I really admire how you always speak your mind.” I paused, thinking for a moment, and then a grin spread across my face. “Like when you sorted out

red as I brought up a time in the past when her expertise and

I could still hear how she had yelled at him when he had shown up for an entire week in a row, and had nearly convinced the rookie intern to sign his life away for a $100,000 policy that was

falling into her eyes as she chased after the life insurance salesman in his oversized suit and beat-up loafers. “And tell your boss that he

I never had a chance to thank her for things

both laughed as we remembered that day, the previous tension between us dissipating. As our salads arrived, and we began eating, our conversation flowed more easily, ranging from work-related topics to personal interests and hobbies. For the first

of easy chatter and moments of reflection, and before we knew it, we had spent more than an hour at the bistro. We split the bill and made

features as we climbed the steps to the firm. “Um…