Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen

Chapter 164

Chapter 164

The thermal box was stuffed with grilled chicken wings.

Eileen walked over, glanced at the box, then at Egbert. “Where’s Aaron?” she asked.

Egbert didn’t answer, he just opened the box.

Instantly, the aroma filled the office.

Eileen swallowed hard, her mouth practically watering. But she remembered she was a woman of principle. “Don’t think you can tempt me with food. I won’t falter!” she declared.

Five minutes later.

Eileen held a chicken wing, gnawing until every bit of meat was gone, even chewing the bone before tossing the remains into the trash.

Egbert handed her a napkin, helping wipe the grease from her lips. “Take your time,” he said.

Eileen let him wipe her mouth, baring her teeth in protest. “I’m a woman of principle! I’m still mad at you!”

“Uh-huh,” Egbert responded softly, holding a straw-filled cup of juice to her lips. “Freshly squeezed.”

Eileen took a big gulp.

Tart and sweet. Yum!

She ate chicken wings and sipped juice until more than half of the box was gone. Finally, she looked up at Egbert. “Will there be more tomorrow?”

Egbert paused, then smiled. “As long as you want it.”

Eileen was pleased but feigning anger she taunted, “Didn’t you say you wouldn’t save any for me?”

“Indeed,” Egbert got up.

He took a dry towel from Eileen’s washbasin, standing behind her, drying her damp hair as he said, “But I couldn’t bear it.”

“Bear what?” Eileen turned to ask.

“I couldn’t bear disappointing you,” Egbert looked into her eyes.

Eileen was stunned.

office fell

frowned, looking at Egbert’s face.

expression remained the same. He

to gnaw at her

finishing the wings and juice, Eileen got up to wash

she returned, she picked up her washbasin. “I’m

Egbert

Eileen’s frown deepened.

eyed Egbert up and down before blurting

“How

You’ve been extra sweet

smile deepened. “What?” he asked

are you?!”

Egbert was speechless.

was convinced that was

threatening, “You’re not actually

breath, his eyes betraying

hiding from me? Say it!” Eileen urged.

clutching his collar. His warm

for a moment, then slowly said, “There is indeed

her

“I…”

Aaron stood holding a set of keys, a puzzled look on

Eileen froze at Aaron’s appearance.

knew the drill. With the boss around, she let go, stepping aside and lowering her head,

It was her shift and she was checking the office doors were

thought she locked it

her head. She looked at Egbert, then Eileen, recalling

and a woman standing close,

a moment, she ventured, “Were you two…

denying, “No! We

the empty thermal box on the table,

confused. “Why would you eat in my

She shot Egbert a glare.

mistake,” Egbert admitted.

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