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?”

off her concern,

Don’t worry about me.

Devyn nodded.

“That’s a relief.

I’m really sorry.

of me, and you could have been

shook her

“Accidents happen.

important is that we’re

on it too

Erin tidied up and left, Stella and

Devyn found it

touched the USB flash drive tucked

in turmoil, making it difficult for her to focus

her in conversation, Devyn couldn’t bring herself to meet Stella’s gaze,

enduring that internal struggle for some time,

tension any longer and abruptly told Stella, “I just

it

I need to leave.

Stella felt a pang

wrong? Why the rush? Is there anything I can do to help?” Is there anything I

there’s no need!” Devyn

tone, adding, “I just had

star product does need

a way to make it

unable to meet

without suspicion, offering a

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