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.

a little fidgety, occasionally stealing glances at me. It was clear she had something on

I’ve been… well, let’s just say not the nicest colleague,” she began, her voice hesitant. Internally, I felt Ema stir. “A bit?” she growled, clearly annoyed from

quieting her and refocusing my attention

it. Just a few weeks prior, I had thought that she hated me. But now, it seemed as though those

kind to me, even when I didn’t deserve it. At first, it irritated me 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

cheeks, as if she wasn’t used to admitting such things. “Between that speech you gave this morning and the vending machine incident,” she continued with a soft laugh, “I think I might even look up to you

seen as an adversary, could view me in

genuinely grateful 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

said, grinning sheepishly. “I guess I’ve been a piece of

I’ve always wanted to say this: I really admire how you always speak your mind.” I paused, thinking for a moment, and then a grin spread

brought up a time in the past when her expertise and strong spirit had been helpful for

sell them shoddy life insurance policies. 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

life insurance salesman in his oversized suit

both hilarious and helpful, and I never had

flowed more easily, ranging from work-related topics to personal interests and hobbies. For the first time, I felt like I was seeing the real Sarah, and she

had spent more than an hour at the bistro. We split the bill

gracing her features as we climbed the steps to the firm. “Um… Thanks for today. We should do it

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