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?”

concern, reassuring her, “I’m fine,

Don’t worry about me.

Devyn nodded.

“That’s a relief.

I’m really sorry.

careless of me, and you

her

“Accidents happen.

is that

on it too

Erin tidied up and left, Stella and Devyn resumed their

it

surreptitiously touched the USB

it difficult for her to focus

Stella attempted to engage her in conversation, Devyn couldn’t bring herself

that internal struggle for some time, Devyn reached

Stella, “I just remembered I have some

call it a

I need to leave.

felt a pang

Is there anything I can do to help?” Is there anything I can

need!” Devyn

“I just had a sudden realization that you were

product does

find a way to make

her head, unable to

without suspicion, offering a relieved

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