By the afternoon, the office was buzzing with plans for what to wear and what to bring to the beach. Some said they’d bring surfboards, while others planned to bring a grill for a beach barbecue. Grace Li, however, wasn’t in the mood to join in because, after discovering her period had started that morning, her stomach began to ache after lunch, making her sweat from the discomfort.
Aiden Thompson kept an eye on her, noticing she was holding her stomach, her face pale. He quickly sent her a message.
Aiden Thompson: Not feeling well?
Grace Li: It’s okay, just the first day of my period, a little pain.
Aiden Thompson: Did you bring painkillers?
Grace Li: I usually don’t take pills. I’ll tough it out, it’ll be fine soon.
A little while later, Aiden Thompson sent a message in the group c
