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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.

trust you.

I had worked on and made adjustments based on

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Lisbeth invited warmly,

you for the invitation, but I promised my grandmother I’d visit her around noon,

I replied apologetically.

on a day when you should be resting

couldn’t believe it. Did people like her

had turned down her offer twice, and instead of being upset, she just expressed understanding and

goodbye and made my way back to the gate. I was about to get into the car when

returned,”

a flutter of excitement racing

mind.

actually pretty excited to see him! But, of course, I was too shy to show

door of the Audi,

you not

finally to look

aised my!

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have been playing sports. His handsome face was slightly flushed from the activity, which only made his

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