My Four Miraculous Treasures

Chapter 271

Willow was teetering on the brink of a hysterical frenzy. Right now, she wanted nothing more than to fly back home and be with her precious angels.

She called Tyson. "Um... has Mr. Hughes left for the day, yet?"

"Yes, Ms. Nason. Quite some time ago, in fact," Tyson replied. "You didn't notice?"

"Oh my, I must have been so caught up in work that I lost track of time! So he's gone off, huh? That's great to hear. Bye, now!"

Apparently, Jasper was long gone. That meant the coast was clear for Willow to make her getaway. She shouldered her backpack, and slipped out.

On her way through the lobby, Fanny the receptionist called out to her: "Oh, Willow? The Janitorial Department is gathering for dinner tonight, and Mr. Fawcett invites you to join them."

"Oh no, I'm no good with social events like that. Please forward my apologies to Mr Fawcett for missing out." She wasn't interested in hanging out, and would much rather hurry home, to be with her lovely children.

he'd be deeply offended if you

matter. Anyway, now that she thought about it, she was one of them until very recently, when she was suddenly

call her stuck-up and holier-than-thou. Willow couldn't allow them to get the wrong idea about

name of that

Stewart, and several other members of the cleaning staff. However, Willow instantly took exception to

offered her a polite little smile in greeting, but said

Willow!" Sean called out in warm welcome. "Here comes our shining star! Not even a month one the job, and

pretty like her Jessica commented sourly. "Unfortunately, I didn't win the genetic

en

walked right into a nest of vipers! This

she coldly announced, "Sorry,

hold of her hand and yanked her back. Rising to her feet, she advanced

a hand to her face in shocked disbelief, glaring

unexpected scene of conflict. This wasn't what he'd