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."

round belly, asking, "Then what else do you want

so long. For something as big as a wedding, you should make a gesture-send a gift." So that was

Lucas had already

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

then?" Lucas's breath grew warmer as he kissed her face, his fingers lifting

are

darkened. "So, what you're saying is,

and got up to walk away. She was pregnant, and he

...

watched Maria as she busily answered calls,

several more calls, and by the time

She sighed.

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

imagined they'd all star she calling her

that

our latest wedding dress designs. Is there a particular style you like?" the

photos for a while before turning to Sidney. "What do you

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