Upon hearing this, Rose hastened her movements. "Almost done, Mrs. Covington, just give me five more minutes!"

"No rush, I was just asking," Mrs. Covington replied.

'Sorry about that, Ms. Graham. I couldn't come up with any other excuse to escape.' Moira expressed some regret inwardly.

After sorting out her thoughts, Moira made a conscious effort to control her feelings for Barclay.

She knew she had to stop staring at him constantly and getting lost in her thoughts.

But liking someone was hard to manage.

Moira tried for days, but the results were dismal.

Especially after realizing she had feelings for Barclay, she couldn't act as naturally around him anymore.

Several times, she couldn't bear it and simply made excuses to run away.

Just when Moira was suffering in the agony of her sweet infatuation, some good news finally arrived. Barclay was going on a business trip!

And it wasn't just for a short while, but for seven whole days!

Moira could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

On the night before Barclay's trip, Moira didn't avoid him like she had been doing for the past few days.

call and saw Moira sitting on the couch,

averted her gaze guiltily. "Balancing work and leisure. I've been practicing too hard

looked at her with a smirk. "Is that so?

skipped a beat. "Why would I be? Besides, why would I want to avoid

at her without saying a

couldn't take it anymore. She pursed her lips. "Mr.

Barclay raised an eyebrow. "If it's not packed,

blurted out, feeling

Was packing his bags something she should be doing? But since she had already agreed, when

need to get some rest early

up and followed him upstairs,

wasn't Moira's first time entering Barclay's room, but it was her first time stepping into

caught the familiar scent

two casual outfits, and two sets of pajamas," he stated. Upon hearing his request, Moira glanced back at

approached the transparent wardrobe to

Barclay's

of black

wardrobe,

suits hung neatly,

side compartments were filled

et th

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