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Tonight, Olive slept more soundly than the night before. Although she knew the issue wasn't completely resolved, at least what she did quickly bore fruit. When Dela asked for a day off, it was Thomas who confirmed it immediately. But Dela was quite clever at finding excuses, including showing a picture of herself in a hospital bed.

Who knows how long she would be there.

If only praying for bad things were allowed, Olive would have done it already.

Frustration, anger, disappointment all mingled in Olive's heart, ready to burst out and bombard Dela. But she would wait for the right moment. Olive didn't want to bother Dela at a time like this. It would be futile. Dela would only make her fall further. Olive would make sure Dela felt what she had felt all day.

First, she'd be busy apologizing. Second, she'd meet with a client with a somewhat unstable mind. Third, she'd convey many apologies, either to Thomas or Marta. Fourth, she'd prepare to face questions f