The next day, Cordelia dragged a sore and hurting body to work.
Janine gave her numerous tasks again without noticing anything wrong with her. Cordelia was embarrassed to tell her things like this as well, so she could only withstand the fatigue and work.
While she worked, she secretly lamented that she must not allow the man to do as he pleased in the future just because of a few touching words from him!
Someone suddenly knocked on her desk, and a loud voice followed. “What’s the matter? Are you feeling unwell?”
Cordelia looked up to see Janine standing before her.
Her desk was right outside Janine’s office, so Janine could summon her easily anytime.
“Oh, no.” Cordelia shook her head awkwardly.
Janine squinted with a smile and lowered her voice to ask, “Is it because… you were too worn out from last night?”
Cordelia was startled and flushed red in the face like it could drip blood. She sprang up. “Madam Baker, you—”
“Don’t worry. It’s fine. What’s there to be shy about with me?” Janine giggled. “You know what? Take half the day off and go back to rest—”
“No!” Cordelia interrupted quickly.
Zephyr would definitely mess with her again if she took half the day off and went home. Thinking of this, she suddenly shuddered. It seemed like the man was home every time Janine gave her a break.
What could Zephyr do at home? ‘Ask for allowance’ from her, of course!
Cordelia looked at Janine’s sly smile once more, and realization struck her. She was his birth mother, after all!
“You should, you should!” Janine pulled her up directly, her eyes turning into crescents. “Your health comes first! When you get enough rest, I’ll get a grandchild sooner…
“Oh, no, no! I mean… You’ll be able to contribute more to the company!”
‘Look at me! I accidentally blurted my honest thoughts again!’
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