Drowning In His Deep Love (Re-edited) novel Chapter 56

Chapter 56 Could It Be That Alexander Was Faking Sick?

It was the fight among the powerful men.

But the ones who suffered were usually the innocents.

As soon as the big boss arrived, Florence had more work to do.

Everyone was trembling with fear, fearing that something might go wrong.

When the president and the vice president were fighting, innocent employees like them might be implicated.

No one left early today. When it was time to get off work, everyone was still working.

Time passed by. It was almost 7 p.m.

Florence looked at the documents piled up on her desk and complained, “I can't finish translating these files even until tomorrow."

"Even if they have to be translated next year, we still have to translate quickly. Big Boss is waiting for them."

Her superior, Nora Walker, suddenly appeared behind her.

Florence wasn't afraid of working too much, but what about Beckham?

She temporarily put Beckham in the nursery and had to pick him up at 6:30 p.m. She had been late for so long and the teacher in the nursery had sent a message to urge her.

Florence was burning with anxiety.

It was easy for her not to work overtime. She was Andrew's goddaughter, so she would be fine even if she skipped work, but she didn't plan to rely on the Cooper family for convenience.

The nursery teacher called her. Florence looked at the caller ID and said to Nora, “Ms. Walker, can I take half an hour off? I'll be back soon. I promise I won't get off work until I finish my work tonight."

This was the first time that Florence had asked for leave since she came to the headquarters. She hadn’t put on airs and had gotten along well with her colleagues.

So, Nora didn't make things difficult for Florence either, “Then hurry back."

"Thank you, Ms. Walker."

Picking up her bag, Florence answered the call and ran outside at the same time, “Ms. George, I'm sorry. I've been delayed. I'll be right there..."

She had to hurry up to pick up Beckham.

She had to work overtime tonight anyway, so she could only bring Beckham to the office and come back with him together when she was done.

Florence had just left when Nora received a call from the president's office, “Ask Florence to come to the office."

...

Florence hurried to the nursery. The children from the nursery had been picked up, leaving Beckham alone.

The nursery was quiet. Beckham sat on the swing alone with his head lowered and his short legs dangling. The orange light shone on Beckham, giving off a faint glow and making him look even more lonely.

When Florence saw this scene, she felt as if something had stabbed her heart.

"Beck," Florence shouted.

Beckham raised his head and looked at Florence. He jumped off the swing and ran toward Florence. He put his arms around Florence's leg and suddenly burst into tears, “Boohoo, I thought you didn’t need me anymore. Don't leave me, sis. I’m very obedient..."

Beck's crying made Florence heartbroken. She hugged Beckham and gently comforted him, “Don't cry, Beck. It's all my fault. Why don’t I need you? I worked overtime today, so I came late."

Florence blamed herself so much. Beckham was an orphan. He didn't feel safe and was afraid of being abandoned. This was natural. She should have thought of this.

Beckham sobbed, “Really, sis, didn't you lie to me?"

"My Beck is so cute, of course, I won't lie to you." Florence rubbed Beckham's head, “Don't cry. You will not look cute anymore if you keep crying."

"I'm not crying. Humph." Beckham snorted and turned around to wipe his tears.

Florence was amused.

"Ms. Scott." Ms. George walked over and said, “If you're busy next time, you can tell me in advance so that Beck won't be so worried. This child is much more sensitive than other children."

"Thank you, Ms. George. I’ve troubled you a lot today." Florence thanked her.

Florence only had half an hour's leave, so she had to hurry back to the office.

After taking a taxi, Florence brought Beckham back to the company and realized that her colleagues had all left.

Had they gotten off work?

Just as Florence was thinking this, Nora suddenly appeared behind her, “Florence, take this document to the president's office. Mr. Logan has designated you to take it to him."

Designate her?

Did Alexander know that she worked in his company?

It seemed that she still couldn't escape from him.

She ran away from their wedding and went to work in his company later. Could it be that he was going to seek revenge?

"Yes, Ms. Walker." Florence asked, “Ms. Walker, where are the others?"

"They’ve gotten off work." Nora said, “You can also leave after you deliver the documents."

"Didn't you say that we have to work overtime? I still have a lot of work on my desk."

"There's no rush. Ms. Ashton said that there's no rush." Nora noticed Beckham and exclaimed, “What a beautiful child. Florence, is he your child?"

Florence and Beckham were in an adoptive relationship, but it couldn't be said that he was her son or her foster son. Just as she was in a dilemma, Beckham spoke in an innocent voice, “Sis, I'm hungry."

"I still have some snacks here. You can eat them first. After finishing my work, I'll take you to have a meal." Florence took out some bread and fruit from her drawer.