Inconceivable

It wasn't just Garrett who thought the situation was odd. So did Amber. As someone who had been directly involved with Dirk and Dakota for the past few days, the incident clearly took her by surprise. It made Amber feel almost unable to raise her face in front of Garrett. Embarrassed. Like someone incompetent.

"Is everything okay?"

Sherly's question made Amber turn. She looked at her colleague, forced a smile, and nodded.

"I'm fine," Amber replied. "Thank you."

Exhaling, Amber tried to contact Dirk and Dakota again. Alternately. Repeatedly. Ignoring a pair of eyes that had been looking at her phone screen all along. Clearly seeing whose name Amber was calling.

*

"Don't get used to contacting me suddenly like this. If your husband finds out, he might think we're having an affair."

Nelson said after sipping his latte, grinning mischievously. It looked funny to see Amber's disheveled face in front of him. The middle-aged woman scowled.

"You know what? My husband is worthy of being