Chapter 77

When Leanne arrived at Joy’s corporate office with a lunch box, she found Joy with bags. under her eyes, her fingers flying over the keyboard as she drafted the 180th version of a project proposal.

Every so often, Joy would put her hands together in a pleading gesture, silently beseeching the heavens to curse her boss with a lifetime of celibacy.

Leanne’s visits had become routine. The moment Joy’s colleagues spotted Leanne, a wave of cheer washed over the dreary workspace.

“Is Hottie Anne here to feed us again?”

“She’s got some food for Joy.” Leanne set down the lunch box. Curious heads craned to get a peek.

Joy wheeled her chair over with lightning speed. As she opened the lunch box, the sound of clacking keyboards ceased.

“Oh man, why doesn’t a beauty ever bring me lunch?”

The chubby guy beside Joy twisted his face in mock despair. “Who’s the lucky devil that gets to marry such a gorgeous and caring wife? Do I even stand a chance?”

Leanne offered a smile. “Sure, you do.”

eyes

chuckled. “The food is from my housekeeper. She’s single

up if you’re

guy was at a

team leader, spoon in hand, sauntered over. “Joy, have you

gave me the feedback half an hour ago!” Joy slurped the chowder defensively, hugging the lunch box close. “Hey! That’s too much. Have you no shame?”

laughter. Leanne, who wasn’t hungry, found herself accepting a forkf of beef Joy offered, and she ate

“What are

out today and you could sit at her desk with a mask on. My boss

her eyes. “Yeah, because I took the day off

Joy pleaded, her voice tinged with the stress of recent days. “I haven’t seen you in ages.

Chapter 77

at that time,” Leanne replied, and then, on impulse,

set down her meal and reciprocated the embrace, cooing, “Love you! I’m head over heels!”

patted her

team leader couldn’t stand the sweetness. “You two should just get together. When same-sex

“If she swung that way,

stand a

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