OLIVIA'S REJECTION 9

“Just a moment. Let us do it this way. I am aware that you are all right, but let us share this third plate. You take half portion and I will have the rest. Is that Ok?"

"It's Ok."

"Then, let's go.”

Notwithstanding the situation, Denise presented it as though it was a game, and Olivia began to play with the zeal to be the winner. Nevertheless, she forgot the rules of the game and finished the food before she realized that she had goofed up. She looked at Denise, who had been watching her, and volunteered to report herself, “Sorry, I ate your portion.”

Then, Daniel teased, “That was the idea. Keep it up. By the way, may I have your contact? I am on PM Shift today. I may leave before you wake up.”

Subsequently, Olivia looked at him and showed worries. He wanted to avoid stressing her, so he dismissed the idea. He had forgotten that he picked up her shattered phone and threw the pieces into the car trunk when he picked her the previous day.

“Do not bother. I will always contact you throu