Chapter 0080

SIN

It has been five hours since Evelyn left my office and Mae hasn't said a word about Evelyn showing up here so early, instead, she has spent the past hours working on the files. I don't know why but I expected a reaction from her and not getting one has made me quite uncomfortable like I have been caught doing something wrong.

I find myself adjusting the collar of my shirt and at some point rolling up my sleeves. Ain't women supposed to be bothered by situations like this? It is evident Mae could sense something was up with Evelyn and me, yet, she remained silent.

Evelyn. Why is she back in town? I should have known her decision to not come back to town last night was all a lie. I run my finger through my hair leaning back on the seat as I glance over at Mae.

She bites softly on the top of her pen, her eyes glued on the files in front of her. I clear my throat, breaking the silence that has settled between us. "You can take a break," I inform her, checking the time on my wristwat