First day at work

As James and Rowan made their way back to the hospital, they encountered some traffic jams on the road, causing them to arrive well past working hours.

Feeling embarrassed for being late, Rowan kept apologizing to her male colleague who had helped her apply for the job. Fortunately, he had a perpetually cheerful demeanor, and he reassured her kindly, "It's okay, don't worry about it."

Rowan scratched her head, still feeling awkward, and asked, "If you're a few minutes late, will they deduct a significant amount from your salary?"

The colleague pondered for a moment before responding, "According to the regulations, if you don't check in on time, there might be a salary deduction, but I don't think it will apply to you."

This answer confused Rowan, and she inquired further, "Why not?"

Both of them exchanged glances, and the colleague seemed to be even more puzzled than her. He replied with uncertainty, "Aren't you Dr. James' girlfriend?"

This caught Rowan off guard, and she quickly