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.

perked up as I turned to look at John, only to realize he had been staring at me

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

rubbing my stomach as I changed the topic. “Come

John

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

“Mrs. Dune? Can you whip up something simple for us to

to 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 food that

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

to rush around for me. I’m stuffed with all the food you prepared. Besides, it’s late, and you should get some rest

to sleep less anyway. Besides, Mr. Stovall and Mr. John are still awake

silent. After I had filled

that it was

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