Chapter 36

I avoided my boss's eyes and didn't take the flowers.

“I- I need to go to the bathroom,” I said nervously into Hannah’s eyes. I turned around and took a step forward before she could open her mouth to speak.

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I stared at my pale face in the mirror in the bathroom. I took a deep breath, trying to calm my rapid heartbeat. I couldn't believe what had happened. I never thought I’d see my boss again.

I glanced at the door when it suddenly opened. I saw Hannah walk into the room and stand by me. “Angela, why you took so long in the bathroom?” she asked curiously into my eyes.

“I'm not feeling well. Can we go back now?” I said.

Her face turned worried. “Oh my God, are you sick?” she said as she touched my forehead.

I nodded at her hesitantly, with my mouth closed.

“O- Okay. Let's go tell them now,” she said in a panic.

“You go first and tell them. I'll wait outside. And don't bother them to drive us home,” I said.

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