Chapter 1022

They were hardly a couple, and before this, they hadn’t done anything together other than the obvious.

The sudden switch in their relationship status was a bit disconcerting for Maja.

She had never been in a relationship before, always turning down potential suitors to uphold a beautiful promise she once made. Then came marriage to lan, and she had lived like a widow for three years, keeping all other men at a distance.

Even half an hour before lan’s arrival, she was looking up date spots for couples online.

But she had been swamped lately, not having the time for anything other than meals and work.

lan moved behind her, gently wrapping his arms around her. He sighed at the sight of the endless data on her computer screen. “You’re such a hard worker.”

Praised like a child, Maja felt a secretive sense of sham and a sense of satisfaction that was difficult to explain.

Most women didn’t ask for much, just a stable partner who always complimented them.

But most men can’t even do that right.

Maja remained silent, and lan lowered his body slightly.

“It’s 6:30, time to leave.”

She pushed him away with a hand on his head.

He straightened up with a smile, stepping back.

Maja grabbed her purse and followed him out.

employees working late. Seeing them together, the office gossip

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arms, kissed her on the cheek, and announced to the crowd, “Dinner’s on me. I’ll have the

him responded,

Others chimed in.

you for your

a

a century of happiness!”

Maja was speechless.

the elevator, the office

lan? I’ve seen his interviews before. He’s even more handsome in person. I can’t

over the top, I wish I was Maja when he kissed

lie. His face is the most stunning I’ve ever seen. I blush just looking

haters who call Maja ugly. Mr. Raymond

her elbow to

“You’re too flashy.”

held her purse nervously. The sudden shift in their relationship made her incredibly nervous, especially now that everyone

If it weren’t for dinner with Beck tonight, he would

friends.

Maja glanced

were too obvious, and it hurt her.

took a deep breath,

I need to tell you something. If I don’t, I’ll feel

his attention on the road ahead. He took a

“What was that?”

a hotel for two nights while you were out of

him as she

the window, tears welling up.

I woke up, there were

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