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.

was careless of me, and you could

shook her

“Accidents happen.

is that we’re both

on it too

and Devyn resumed their work

it impossible

touched the USB flash drive

it difficult for her to focus on

bring herself to meet Stella’s gaze, fearing her eyes

internal struggle for some

any longer and abruptly told Stella, “I just remembered I have some other tasks to attend

call it a

I need to leave.

felt

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

no need!”

“I just had

star product does need

find a way to make it

unable

accepted her words without suspicion, offering

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