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The Calm

Author: Vivi Jeremiah
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-15 05:11:19
“Welcome back, Miss Edward.” Collin greeted with a smile… a genuine one. He had to be the only person in the building that was happy with her return… asides her father, that is.

Harriet returned his smile, glad that she had someone on her side. She definitely needed some positivity around her, especially with everything going on in her life.

“Thank you, Collin. How have you been?” She asked as she settled down, preparing herself to drown in the pile of work she was certain was waiting for her.

“Very well, Miss Edward. I must say, It’s nice having you back.” He said, switching on his tablet, a sigh leaving his lips as he scrolled through the numerous activities on her schedule. It was a lot, even for her. A week wouldn’t even be enough for her to finish everything she had in her schedule.

He felt bad for her.

“Come on, Collin. Let me have it.” She waved her hand at the tablet since she saw that he was being too sentimental. Collin slowly gave her the tablet and closed his eyes.

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