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."

his hand on her round belly, asking,

long. For something as big as a wedding, you should make a gesture-send

prompting, Lucas had already planned

of her lips, and said, "Alright, I'll listen to 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 want it to be

kissed

"What are you doing? It's broad

eyes darkened. "So, what you're saying is, it's fine

got up to walk away. She was pregnant,

...

watched Maria as she busily answered calls, a

time

She sighed.

to just like or comment on her post, maybe message her on

she

that photo

dress designs. Is there a particular style you like?"

flipped through the beautiful photos for a

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