Monday morning, Charlene had just reached the lobby of her office building when

she nearly bumped into Gaylord, who was arriving for work as well.

Gaylord greeted her with a smile. "Morning."

"Morning," Charlene replied.

No sooner had she spoken than she spotted York across the lobby.

Seeing him, Charlene slowed her steps for a moment.

Gaylord noticed York too, and a frown creased his face.

York, seemingly unconcerned with Gaylord, walked directly toward Charlene. "I

got back early yesterday morning. It's been a while since we've seen each other,

so I wanted to stop by and say hello."

He really did just want to see her-nothing more.

Sensing her distance and not wanting to make things awkward or have her grow

annoyed with him, York added quickly, "You look busy. Don't mind me. I'll be on

my way in a minute."

Charlene had said everything there was to say to York. Now that he'd shown up

out of the blue, she honestly didn't know what to say anymore.

So when he gave her an out, she took it. She nodded briefly, then turned and

headed for the stairs.

Gaylord shot York a glance, then hurried to catch up with Charlene.

her retreating figure for a

back to his car.

a bouquet of flowers. He'd intended to give them

things were, he realized that if he

probably start

drew a self-deprecating smile from York's

elevator button,

in silence, Charlene

Gaylord replied, shaking his

he couldn't help himself. "Does Mr. Watson ask

often?"

"No," Charlene said simply.

job was unusual-he didn't get many days

rarely had

attitude toward

enough

felt relieved.

York

more persistent, would Charlene

eventually give in?

him to remember

he knew, Granger liked Charlene too. But Granger hadn't shown up

Gaylord,

Why was that?

Had he given up?

at Charlene, hesitated,

just a little curious..."

"Hm?" Charlene prompted.

him, but you don't seem interested. Why is

wanted to know if there

about York that

if there was

relationships or marriage

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