Finally a chance

Hayley coughed nervously, clearing her throat and averting her gaze away from Adrian.

Adrian chuckled, amused by Hayley's shyness.

After a moment of awkward silence, Hayley slowly made her way back to her desk, taking her seat behind.

Hayley laughed briefly, attempting to clear the tension in the air. She turned to face Adrian, her sad expression completely replaced with an amused one.

Hayley started teasingly. "So... Mr. Lewis. To what do I owe the pleasure of your honorable visitation...Oops," Realization dawned on Hayley. "Don't tell me you heard me screaming from your office." Her face flushed with embarrassment.

Adrian looked at her, scoffing in delight. He was relieved to see she had stopped crying and was back to her usual self.

He approached Hayley's desk, a charming smile etched on his handsome face. He perched on the edge of the desk facing her.

"Well..." He sighed, his smile dissolving into a frown. "Sad news."

Hayley's brows knitted together as she sat up straighter. "Wh