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.

been staring at me smugly. “Why

leaning on the steering wheel. He said lightly, “No, I was

I changed the topic.

John asked as

just look for a shop that’s

Can you whip up something

disturb anyone at home at this hour, but I didn’t protest since John had already called them. My taste buds were also pampered by all the delicious

up some pasta and a few snacks. As I was eating, I could hear the chicken soup bubbling away in the

stuffed with all the food you prepared. Besides,

I’m at that age where I tend 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 well. I’ve prepared some chicken

After I had filled my stomach, I

the study, I was surprised that it was quiet. I paused my track and

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