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.

as I turned to look at John, only to realize he had been staring at me smugly. “Why are you looking at

on the steering wheel. He said lightly, “No, I was just thinking that you seem

I couldn’t stand sappy situations. I made a show of rubbing my stomach as I changed the topic. “Come

eat?” John asked as he

for a shop that’s still open.

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

already called them. My taste buds were also pampered by all the delicious food that Mrs.

whipped up some pasta and a few snacks. As I was eating, I

me. I’m stuffed with all the food you prepared. Besides, it’s late, and

awake in the study too. I believe they’re not

pondered her words and stayed silent. After I

I walked past the study, I was surprised that it was quiet. I paused my track and decided to

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