Julissa smiled helplessly, thanked him again, and politely picked up the small spoon.
She couldn't help but think—even a coworker who barely talks to me is being this considerate and comforting, but my own boyfriend, Scott, hasn’t even acknowledged me since scolding me...
Not a single word of comfort after that harsh reprimand. So cold, so heartless. Just thinking about it made her even angrier.
She took one bite after another, quietly digesting both her cake and her grievances.
But she had to admit—eating something sweet did make her feel a little better.
That was why she had always loved desserts.
While Julissa was being comforted by a kind male colleague, the culprit himself—Mr. Nichols—sat in his office, completely oblivious.
It was only when he needed her for a task that he rea
