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."

hand on her round

your side for so long. For something as big as a wedding, you should make a

had already planned to send a wedding

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

grew warmer as he kissed her face, his fingers lifting the hem of

cheeks flushed. "What are you doing? It's

is, it's fine as long as

up to walk away. She was pregnant,

...

busily answered calls, a smile never leaving

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

She sighed.

just like or comment on her post, maybe message her on WhatsApp, but

she calling her

posting that photo a little

style you like?" the sales assistant asked the moment Maria finally hung up her

for a while before

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