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.

had something on her mind. Taking a deep breath, she finally broke the silence just

began, her voice hesitant. Internally, I felt Ema stir.

Ema,” I thought, quieting her and refocusing my attention on

was also confused by it. Just a few weeks prior, I

see you as

that speech you gave this morning

I’d always seen as an adversary, could view me in a positive light was both surprising

for her words. “You know, I’ve always believed that there’s more to people than what meets the eye. I always tried to see the good

Sarah said, grinning sheepishly. “I guess

laugh. “A piece of work, sure, if that’s how you want to put it,” I said. “But… I’ve always wanted to say this: I really admire how you always speak your mind.” I paused, thinking for a moment,

up a time in the past

still hear how she

out of here and don’t come back!” she had yelled, her brown hair 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 can suck it!

been both hilarious and helpful, and I never had a chance to thank

arrived, and we began eating, our conversation flowed more easily, ranging from work-related topics to personal interests and hobbies. For the first time, I felt like I was seeing

was a blend of easy chatter and moments of reflection, and before we knew it, we had spent more than an

the steps to the firm. “Um… Thanks for today. We