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Benjamin followed Zoren around with observant eyes. Even on their way to the company, he couldn't help but glance at the backseat, just to see his boss staring out the window. "Is he acting strange, or am I?'Benjamin wondered, unsure if he was just giving himself something

to think about.

The doctor's advice had been for Zoren to rest today, but this was Zoren. Even if he got into an accident, he would work as if nothing happened. Today was no different.

'But somehow, I feel like something's wrong! Or is it that something's right? Benjamin rubbed his chin, deep in thought. 'Or did he just wake up differently?"

Snapping his eyes back to Zoren, Benjamin narrowed them. Surprisingly, Zoren's faint color remained. He looked as though he'd just had a blood transfusion that gave him enough of a boost for a few extra days. "Benjamin."

Benjamin tensed up at his boss's call. "Yes, sir?!"

"Why are you so excited so early in the morning?" Zoren asked, setting his eyes on the front. scat. "Did something happen?"

"No, sir. It's just that..." Benjamin trailed off as he briefly assessed his boss. "I think you look better than usual, sir. Considering last night's situation, I was a little worried that you'd still be sick. How are your eyes, sir?" "They're better.

"Better?" Benjamin perked up. "What do you mean, better, sir? Did you regain-"

"Don't jump to conclusions, Zoren chuckled. "It's still blurry, but it's much better than seeing nothing but black."

"Ahh..." Hearing his boss's answer left an inexplicable emotion in Benjamin's heart. He didn't know if this was even a good thing or not. Logically, it was better than going completely blind. Last night was truly a scary experience; Benjamin couldn't even sleep properly. "Speaking of last night..." Zoren hummed, his eyes on Benjamin. "... who took care of me last

night?"

"Huh?"

thought someone was

face. His wide eyes studied Zoren before he said,

"One of the nurses?"

would've looked after you, but

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it, Benjamin continued. "Otherwise, I'm afraid you'd have set the house on fire! That's

rocked his

fault!" Benjamin added, not forgetting to drag Penny into it. "She should've been more considerate about your health! How could she tire you out so much when she knew

Benjamin's nonsensical blubbering. After three full minutes, his assistant finally stopped, as

cleared his throat. "Anyway, sir, Miss

"What did she say?"

forced a smile. "Just tell

"Oh?"

to make up

sound excited now, Ben. Just yesterday, if I remember correctly, you sounded frustrated

was simply shocked! After all, even though I don't like Miss Penelope, I acknowledge

and take it personally. We can't afford to lose the

Zoren nodded again.

me like this?" Benjamin frowned. "You know I only have your best interest in mind. That's the reason behind my actions. No matter how unlikeable Miss Penelope is, she is

his heart but bit his tongue. Instead, he

"Hmm?"

come to my place on Thursday, Zoren said. "That's also the

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