Semua Bab My Boss Next Door: Bab 61 - Bab 70

After the crying session, I let Derek help me off the floor, bring me to the closest chair at my kitchen table, and settle me back in without a single complaint. It’s quite odd having Derek here, treating me like I’m more than a friend and neighbor. He treats me a lot like a partner may. It’s

Derek has put me on immediate time off, a paid vacation for the rest of the week. “No way are you coming back here before I make sure Ken gets fired and I sue Max for their bullshit.” I tried to argue with him when he was leaving my apartment the other day. But he’s been adamant and un

My mini vacation does complete wonders for me. It feels good to have time for me. I can’t even remember the last time I allowed myself to breathe in an ounce of fresh air. But sadly, the days off don’t last forever. On Friday, I walk back into the office just to get a few things done.

I stare at myself in the mirror, seeing the color drained from my face. My usual pale skin has turned entirely white as if I haven’t seen the sun in years. I breathe in and out repeatedly, trying to get my head back on straight. My stomach churns again, and I realize that the stomach pain fro

I lean forward, shaking my head to prove I’m okay. Taking a breath, I close my eyes to say the next thing. “Things may have been bad the past few weeks, but nothing with Ryan.” “You’d mentioned you found a lawyer at one point.” I open my eyes, giving him a kind smile. “I did. He’s doin