The Woman From Hell

I chose to conceal it this time.

I did not tell Shannon what Theo and I discussed today.

"You saw how Delia came to the company to cause trouble. I don't think this is gonna end when I go back."

I feigned helplessness. I propped my head on my hands and let out a long sigh.

"Delia might have more things to say if I go back now."

I tried to put this in the lightest possible terms.

I did not want Shannon worrying too much because of me, after all.

"You know I don't want to waste my time on her. Arguing with a person like that is a waste of time."

Shannon could not agree anymore with what I said. She nodded repeatedly. "You're right. That woman is so annoying. It's better for you to stay at the company than go back and quarrel with her. After seeing enough of that woman, I now feel that these project documents have become more beautiful!"

Shannon took advantage of the situation and sat beside me.

"Why don't I accompany you and work overtime at the company for a while? I have nothing to do when I go back anyway."

I smiled and looked at Shannon. The haze that lingered in my heart before dissipated quite a lot.

It was indeed great to have a friend by my side at a time like this.

At least it would make me feel like I was not alone.

With her company, time passed, and the sky was gradually turning dark.

soon, we were the only two

sat until I was sore. Looking up from the document, I realized

or less time

go. It's

"Ah?"

then did Shannon look up

so dark so soon? I didn't

looked down and glanced at the time on her

into Delia now if you go

Shannon's face soon turned bright and happy after a moment of

with

Let's go

to Shannon, I quickly made my way

looked quiet. It was entirely pitch-black apart from

not help but recall days of the

late I used to return home, the lights would always be left on waiting

man would be there

Yet now...

my

I thinking? This was no time for

convey to Delia that I had

I

vel

depression. I did not even linger for too long and immediately went upstairs

there was a faint sound from

knew very well deep down that my goal had