Maria thought Lucas must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed today. Since when was he so easygoing? Usually, it was a miracle if he didn't work them to the ground, but today, he was offering her a break? This thought crossed her mind, and she voiced it aloud, "Boss, are you feeling alright today?"

Lucas was speechless.

Among his subordinates, only Maria dared speak to him like that, with no regard for formalities. But he couldn't do anything about it-Maria was both highly capable and incredibly loyal.

Lucas glanced at Aveline beside him, holding back his temper as he said, "Do you want the time off or not?"

"Of course I do!" Maria agreed without hesitation. Lucas was showing her some grace today, and she wasn't about to waste the opportunity.

"Just let me know once the date is set," Lucas replied calmly.

"Got it," Maria answered, then quickly ended the call.

...

Lucas turned to Aveline and asked, "Is that enough sincerity for you?"

Aveline shook her head. "Not quite."

placed his hand on her round belly, asking, "Then what else do you want

so long. For something as big as a wedding,

had already planned

you. We'll send a gift in our name as a couple. She'll remember your kindness." Aveline gave him a little push. "I don't

as he kissed her face, his fingers lifting the

"What are

darkened. "So, what you're saying is, it's fine as long as it's at

walk away. She was pregnant,

...

busily answered calls, a smile

taken several more calls, and by the time she realized it, her phone

She sighed.

expected her friends to just like or comment on

all star she calling

that

wedding dress designs. Is there a particular style you

for a

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