Kevin knew the drill as soon as he left Mr. Lopez's office. With the task in hand and aware of how Mr. Lopez operates, he made a beeline for Dorothy's office. Finding her door shut, he hesitated for a brief moment before knocking.

No response came after two knocks, making Kevin almost believe Dorothy wasn't in. Just as he was about to turn away, a voice finally came from inside.

"Who's it?"

"Ms. Sanchez, it's me," Kevin paused, "I need to discuss the project progress report with you."

Dorothy didn't come to open the door but instead answered, "Alright, I'll email it to you."

"...I need a hard copy."

The request was a blatant improvisation. Who needs a paper report these days?

Fortunately, Dorothy didn't seem to overthink it. Although she took her time, she eventually opened the door.

"Kevin, I haven't printed it yet. Go back, and I'll send it to you once it's ready."

She had wiped away her tears and tried to appear normal, but it was evident she had been crying. "Okay, or you can just let me know when it's ready.

come back and check on

Dorothy nodded, "That works."

smiled, turned, and headed back to Mr. Lopez's

Sanchez was

the documents he was holding, and he instinctively stood up, ready to rush out. But he halted at the

"Mr. Lopez?"

feeling unwell, then ask Dorothy to head back

kids really necessary? A direct conversation

shot him a look, his brows furrowed, "Just

"Alright."

leaving Everett alone in his office, feeling a headache coming on. His head

...

interruption, Dorothy managed

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