Emily PovI rushed out of the office, leaving Mr. Benson baffled. I caught sight of Mikel and Gary sharing a happy moment. Surprised by Mikel's unexpected presence, I questioned, "Mikel?" holding back my shock. Had I known he was still in town, I wouldn't have felt so tense, considering Gary had seen him as a father figure. “I just wanted to surprise you.” He pouted, staring at me as I squinted my eyes."Why can't you take a hint?" I scolded, my voice playful but edged with irritation as I crossed my arms. "I've told you, I'm not a fan of surprises. Why do you insist on testing my patience?”He gave me a knowing wink, his eyes sparkling with humor, as he presented the chocolate cookies like a gift from the heavens.My irritation dissipated like morning dew, a laugh bubbling up from my chest."Well, in that case," I conceded, sweeping the cookies from his hands and popping one into my mouth."Oh no," I gasped, suddenly remembering the presence of my client. "Mr. Benson is here, and
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