The cold breeze at the back garden of the restaurant made Wednesday shiver under her thick peach-colored coat. She stood there side by side with Lowell, who’s quietly pressing his lips together. She was about to speak when he suddenly turned to face her, nearly mouthing a word.
“Y-you can go first.” she yielded.
The young CEO gulped and averted his gaze away from her. “I’m sorry about last night.”
“What are you saying sorry about?” she whispered while pulling an ear. It was the only thing she could mutter because she didn’t really expect an apology from him.
“I was being insensitive,” he exclaimed and finally met her by the eyes. Unlike the usual intense air around him, his countenance was visibly gentler. “I didn’t think my decision would offend you.
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