“Cordelia? What’s the matter?” Annie looked at her. “Why are you spacing out?”

Cordelia snapped out of her trance and forced a smile. The more she listened to Annie, the more astonished she was.

She suddenly remembered what Marcus had asked her in the hospital ward. She had casually said that she hoped these people would never appear before her again, and Marcus’ “Got it” seemed to still echo in her ears.

Cordelia sucked in a deep breath and shook her head. How was that possible? How could Marcus have such an ability? It must be a coincidence!

“Cordelia, you’re here!” Another coworker rushed over anxiously.

“I finally found you. Why didn’t you bring your phones when you’re out here to talk?”

Cordelia was stunned. “Did something happen?”

“Someone’s here for you!” Her coworker pointed downstairs. “At the first floor’s lobby. The handsome young chap claimed to be your younger brother. He called you many times, but you didn’t answer! He looks quite anxious. Hurry and go have a look!”

Cordelia’s heart lurched up to her throat as it thumped.

Carter was a sensible child. Even if he was greatly wronged, he would not come to her workplace for her. Now that he was here in such a hurry, there was only one possibility…

“Carter!” Cordelia rushed downstairs. “What’s wrong? Did mom get worse?”

some rest, Cordelia’s leg finally healed. She could not wait for the check-up at the hospital and went off to

her. “You’re finally back! I haven’t been

getting sweeter

feel guilty! If I had insisted on going to the dinner with you,

quickly pulled Annie to an

everyone know about

the office don’t know why you suddenly took sick days. The director said that you accidentally injured your leg. Everyone wanted

Cordelia nodded in silence.

too well about self-preservation. He glossed over many things and would hardly stand

Annie looked at her. “Don’t worry. It

“Mm.”

woman. Reputation mattered to her, and it

yeah, Cordelia, I have amazing news

she saw how gleeful Annie was. “What’s so

Jesse are no longer

Cordelia was

were in the hospital, I

become a small department manager. Hah… It’s worse than chasing him out! How is he going to sell his goods in an underdeveloped place like Chengasas? What’s that if not torture? Haha, it’s

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