Noah Steele had barely stepped out of the office when he heard a heavy thud behind him.
From the sound alone, he could tell—it was the secretary.
He shook his head quietly and didn’t turn back.
The floor was covered with thick carpet. Even if she fell, she wouldn’t be hurt. More importantly, this was the worst possible moment to be helpful.
When people are embarrassed, especially women, kindness can be interpreted in very creative—and dangerous—ways. Helping her up might only result in her wishing he had never seen her like that.
Men never truly understand how women think.
Someone once joked online:
A creature that bleeds for a week every month and doesn’t die—how could it not be terrifying?
Noah decided the wisest option was distance. Lots of it.
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