Patrick shot a sharp gaze unto Lianna's hand that had been stopping him from walking away.As if she was hurt by such a gaze, Lianna swiftly pulled her hand away from Patrick's arm.

"Mr.Evans, you have to understand my intentions," she retorted, formally addressing him again as not to get ahead of her rank.

There was silence because Patrick took his time before responding to her.

"I'm sorry, Ms.Parson” Patrick replied, which seriously meant  'That's it.It's over”

 Patrick never thought there would be any other feelings between them other than being in the employer and employee relationship.

John had always referred to Patrick as a workhorse who didn't recognize his relatives, and an essential distinction was that he never had any emotional ties to his employees.

"I understand" Lianna concurred.

Lianna was a woman, after all, and she couldn't hide her emotions well.She dashed out the door before her tears began to fall.

Sophia was relieved that Lianna wasn't heading straight in her direction.

The door was slightly ajar and was blocking her from their view; hence they didn't see her as she eavesdropped.

Sophia held her breath and let the time pass by before she decided to walk away from where she was hiding.

But as she was on her way, her moment of peace was disrupted when she suddenly heard someone speak.

"How long have you been listening?"

Patrick's tall figure suddenly came into view.He always had a strong personality which would usually intimidate anyone he met.He exuded confidence and a commanding presence even by simply standing there.

But Sophia tried so hard not to show how she was affected by his presence and acted like nothing was amiss.She needed to act the way a stranger would act.

"I was just here to drop these documents.It was not my intention to eavesdrop, Mr.Evans" Sophia retorted.

Sophia felt so stupid.

How could she forget that Patrick was sharp when it came to things like this? Maybe she was transparent enough that even Patrick could see through her and used it to his advantage.

Sophia tried to move around Patrick and planned to go on her way.

Patrick, being persistent, had also moved in her direction, saying, "How about now? Was this also a coincidence?"

"What do you think? I don't have any interest in your personal life, Mr.Evans." Sophia replied.

"I certainly hope so” Patrick concluded.

her space and

sigh of relief and walked away without looking

Patrick tried to warn her, "I hope you won't go around talking

continued to walk without even bothering to turn

was

made them unaware of everything else that was happening around

that anyone could have heard their

had just talked with

Sophia had been in constant

there was nothing passionate about their

was all just normal and

good thing

she felt relieved now that she

employee ID card and gained access to the company's files? Why did you wait until now to tell me

shopping at the grocery.She couldn't control her outburst since

on the security head's face.He thought that I had committed a great crime.He was questioning me, and it felt like I was inside

Did he say anything about a follow-up? Or just like that, it's done?" Fiona continued to

yet.Because if they do, I won't be talking to you now.I'll be in the police station

this situation go without

she didn't have the courage and confidence to ask Patrick about

designation period would be over soon so that she could go back to her

much better mood when she

she arrived at the Children's Section aisle.She then saw all kinds of toys and stuff that any child would

but be

and eventually decided to

when she received it, the worry inside Sophia's heart immediately

everything out.She walked out of the supermarket and went together

happy people, perhaps because the Street Caravan was approaching.Sophia felt envious just by looking at them

I was their age?' Sophia thought

now.It must be hard on

turned her head and looked for

the man's handsome face slowly

say that?"

slowly hid her grocery bag, wary of the man

the grocery bag from Sophia's arms, and voluntarily carried it

answer my text messages, and you've been ignoring my calls.You didn't even return

these

to snatch her grocery bags from Brandon's grip but failed, for he moved them away from

5th Avenue for a

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