Chapter 439

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Even when he reached for documents in my hands, I would reflexively flinch away.

Luke paused briefly, then acted as if nothing had happened.

Today seemed unusually long, a torment for me. Whenever I felt anxious, I had to make a conscious effort to calm myself.

After the 3 PM meeting ended, only Luke and I remained in the conference room.

As I was organizing the documents on the table, Luke leaned back in his chair and said, "You're not in good form. Do you need some time off to adjust?"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Walker. I'm not at my best today, but I'll try to improve."

I quickened my pace in gathering the documents, eager to escape the room.

Luke's gaze fell on my hands. "Is your poor state related to me?"

Realizing I'd slipped up again, I hastily denied it. "No, it's not."

My urgent tone only confirmed Luke's suspicion. His dark eyes took on a probing look.

His gaze was so penetrating that I felt trapp