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Chapter twenty three

Author: Tiny Fairy
last update Last Updated: 2024-07-29 02:13:37

Alexander's POV

One look allowed me to figure out that Millie's day did not go well. When I came back home, she was sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee that was probably cold for hours.

" How was your interview?" I asked, knowing well it was not the best question right now.

" Great," Millie mumbled, without looking at me. Her gloomy expression did not change a bit.

" So bad, huh?" I asked again, sitting in front of her.

I was not helping much, but I could not let her sit all alone.

Millie finally raised her eyes on me.

" Am I that bad?" She gave me a questioning look. I was not sure what to say at this moment. I do my best to show empathy, but consoling people is not my thing.

" It was only the first try. You cannot give up after the first attempt. I am sure you will find the right work in no time."

" You think so? Because I am not so sure about that," Millie took a sip of her coffee and scrunched her nose.

" Do you want the fresh one?" I aske
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