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Shocked, I pushed open the door and hurriedly exited the “Oh God, I’m sorry, Charles! The ride was so comfy I accidentally fell asleep! You should have woken me up.

“Not to worry, Miss Jones! Mr. Kenway was the one who told us not to wake you. He thinks you must be too exhausted from work lately,” Charles replied cheerfully, motioning for me to enter.

As I stepped into the pavilion with my bag, Charles‘ words played in my mind.

“Um… Mr. Kenway saw me asleep?”

“Of course. He was on his way out when you arrived. John told him you’d fallen asleep, so he glanced through the window and instructed us not to wake you.”

Holy shit! This was embarrassing! He even saw me! Aaah!

I frantically touched the corner of my lip. I wasn’t drooling, was I? Oh my God, I just wanted to disappear…

Before I could offer an explanation for my tardiness, Lisbeth gently interrupted, “Now, now. I know how exhausting it can be for young professionals. I think a rest is well–deserved. Besides, I wish I had spoken with you earlier so we wouldn’t have to schedule this at such a hectic time.”

I was even more embarrassed. “No, Madame Kenway. I… I’ve had some family matters to handle lately. But don’t worry! It won’t interfere with your commission. I’ve been working hard on your design despite my personal issues.

I trust you.

showed Lisbeth the design I had worked on and made adjustments based on her

continued

Lisbeth invited warmly, now calling me by

grandmother I’d visit her around noon, so I must excuse myself,

I replied apologetically.

time with family on the weekends. I’m sorry for scheduling our meeting on a day when you

people like

and instead of being upset, she just expressed

gate. I was about to get into the car when a

Kenway has returned,”

beat, a flutter of excitement racing through me as his silhouette appeared

mind.

excited to see him! But, of course, I was too shy to show it. Thus, I hugged my workbag closer and stood

of the Audi, and Soren emerged

Jones! Are you not

to look

aised my!

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from the activity, which only made his eyes even more

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