Just as I was about to go and buy breakfast, Shannon appeared in front of me.
I was a little surprised. "What are you doing here?"
Shannon raised the bag in her hand and said with a smile, "I knew you wouldn’t have time to take care of my man, so I brought him breakfast. Also... I'm here to see how he's doing.”
She seemed particularly coy when she said the last sentence.
I felt a little speechless. It did not feel great being forced to watch her public display of affection.
Seeing that I was running late, I quickly said, "Come in with me. I'll let the receptionist know. Just go straight up."
Shannon let out a sweet smile, “Okay."
I informed the receptionist after walking in the office door and quickly punched my card.
After punching my card, I went upstairs and sat down at my workstation. I lay on the office table and let out a long sigh of relief.
Cally passed by and put a bag of sausage o n my desk. She said with a smile, "Looks like you didn't have breakfast. Not eating breakfast is almost the same as eating shit. Eating sausage is better than eating shit, so just make do and have some.”
After a long silence, I said a little helplessly, "Why do I have a feeling that you don't want me to eat?"
Lally smiled slightly, "How was last night? Did you sleep well?"
Her words carried a hint of ambiguity.
Shannon had probably told her that I left with Theo.
I pursed my lips and said indifferently," Nothing much, really."
It was working hours now, not the perfect time for a chat. Hence, I did not say too much.
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