Food was served shortly after, and Benjamin, out of habit, tried to fill Emmeline’s plate with food.

Emmeline tensed up. “Ben, you’re going to make my relationship worse.”

“Sorry.” Benjamin smiled sheepishly. “I’ll try to change.”

“You do. And you know who you should try it out with? Janie,” said Emmeline. “That’s the right thing to do.”

Benjamin gave it some thought and filled Janie’s plate instead, and Janie blushed.

“She’s been working well lately,” said Benjamin. “This is her reward. I believe she has no need for a raise of her bonus.”

Janie almost spat her food.

on herself. “What are

a joke,” Benjamin quickly said. And he speared a piece of meat for

popped the piece of meat into her mouth, but then a wave of nausea overtook her. She held it down and said, “I need to use the

she wanted to. She came up with nothing but bile, and she went white. My period is late. Is this morning sickness?

Emmeline came looking for her. “Are

to wash her hands. “I’m fine, Em. Here for a bathroom break

Emmeline. “You

Let’s go back.” Janie smiled and wiped her hands on some tissue,

would space out sometimes. Emmeline was exhausted

next day, Evelyn suddenly called. “I

about that,” said

I’ve already reserved a room.

refused to go. She had nothing to talk about

company’s top management we’d be there. They’re already here.

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