Camila gave a bitter smile.
"Feeling dizzy?" Erica asked.
Camila nodded.
"Hold on, I'll get you some hangover relief." Erica climbed out of bed.
She had stayed up with Camila all night and had barely slept herself, so she was feeling groggy. She even stumbled over her own slippers.
"Take it easy," Camila said, watching Erica’s staggering figure with concern.
She rubbed her temples, suddenly remembering that there was an urgent document in the tech department that needed signing.
She grabbed her phone, instinctively opened the top contact in her messages, and paused, her nose tingling with the onset of tears.
She took a deep breath, pushing down the bitterness in her heart.
Camila exited Connor’s chat and opened Alan’s chat instead. [Good morning. Sorry to disturb you so early. I'm taking the day off. In my desk’s second drawer, there's a document with a pink post-it. It's urgent. The tech department needs Mr. Connor's signature. Could you please take it to Mr. Connor? Thanks.]
Her desk drawers were all locked, and both Alan and Connor had the keys.
Alan quickly replied. [No problem, take good rest.]
Erica's footsteps approached, and Camila put down her phone.
"Here, take this pill, and your head will stop hurting," Erica said, bringing in a cup of warm water and medication.
"Thank you, you’re a lifesaver," Camila forced a smile and took the medicine.
"No need to thank me," Erica yawned after speaking.
"You should get some more sleep. It's not time to go to work yet," Camila pulled her to sit on the bed.
Erica smiled, "It’s alright. I took the day off, too. I’m staying with you today."
"Go to sleep. Your bags are practically down to your chin, I’m fine," Camila chuckled. "I think I’ll sleep a bit more."
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