Zander probably hadn’t expected someone who looked as meek as I did to fire back at him. As such, he frowned in surprise but didn’t say anything else.

I didn’t have the time to unpackage his emotions, so I turned and dragged John out of the office with me. “John, let’s go home! Maybe I should quit after all. I’m sure our family can support me, right?”

“Of course. This law firm isn’t that great anyway. The office is even smaller than our bathroom. I’ll set up a bigger law firm for you tomorrow, and you can be the boss!” John played along with me, catching on to my flippancy.

We sounded like a pair of petty upstarts.

As I got into John’s car, I replayed our conversation in my mind. I put a hand over my chest worriedly. Offending a senior on my first day as an apprentice was something I would never have done in the past.

I noticed that after giving birth, I had become even more protective of my family.

Just then, my stomach suddenly grumbled in protest, pulling me back to reality.

John, only to realize he had been staring at me smugly. “Why are you looking at me like that? Is there dirt on

twisted his body so that he was leaning on the steering wheel. He said lightly, “No, I was just thinking

I changed the topic. “Come on, let’s get something to eat. I haven’t eaten since this afternoon and

want to eat?” John

look for a shop that’s still open. I can’t wait that long,” I

for a while before picking up his phone to dial someone. “Mrs. Dune? Can you whip up something

at this hour, but I didn’t protest since John had already called them. My taste buds were also pampered by all the delicious food that Mrs. Dune frequently prepared, so I wasn’t particularly upset

we got home, Mrs. Dune had whipped up some pasta and a few snacks. As I was eating, I could hear the chicken soup

all the food you prepared. Besides, it’s late, and you

to sleep less anyway. Besides, Mr. Stovall and Mr. John are still awake in the study too. I believe they’re not sleeping so early tonight as

silent. After I had filled

past the study, I was surprised that it was quiet. I

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