Anxiety gripped her as the footsteps drew nearer.

Desperately, Devyn whispered silent prayers under her breath.

By the time Erin came in, Devyn had returned to her seat.

Devyn lowered her head, trying to feign normalcy.

She began drawing the design draft on the computer, but her nervousness caused her hand to quiver slightly.

“Mrs.

Clark asked me to tidy up,” Erin explained as she swiftly cleaned the area.

Devyn’s voice trembled slightly as she spoke.

“I’m truly sorry for causing you trouble.

Erin quickly reassured her, “It’s no trouble at all.

It’s part of my job.

You don’t need to worry about it.

Just focus on your work.

As Devyn settled back into her seat, Stella entered the room.

Devyn looked at her apologetically.

“Did the milk spill affect your wound?”

her concern, reassuring her, “I’m

Don’t worry about me.

Devyn nodded.

“That’s a relief.

I’m really sorry.

was careless of me, and you could have been

shook her head

“Accidents happen.

is that we’re

dwell on it too

Erin tidied up and left, Stella and Devyn resumed

it

she surreptitiously touched the USB flash drive

mind was in turmoil, making it difficult for her to

in conversation, Devyn couldn’t bring herself to meet Stella’s gaze, fearing her eyes might reveal

for some time,

and abruptly told Stella, “I just remembered I have some other tasks

it a

I need to leave.

felt a

can do to help?” Is there anything

need!”

adding, “I just had a sudden realization that you were

star product

a way

unable to meet Stella’s

words without suspicion, offering

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