Separate Weddings, Separate Lives novel Chapter 2

"A resignation letter," Louisa answered honestly. She never lied to Thaddeus because he had once told her that he hated being lied to, even if it was a white lie.

Thaddeus' expression darkened. "In the future, any resignation letter, no matter whose it is, should be handed straight to HR.

"Don't overstep your duties. If you have too much free time on your hands, perhaps you should spend more time with your grandmother."

As the door slammed shut behind him, the smile on Louisa's face slowly faded. "Thaddeus, it's my resignation letter."

At 6:00 pm, Louisa accompanied Thaddeus to the Watson residence.

As soon as their car pulled to a stop, Danica came running out, her white dog in her arms. Her eyes were filled with joy and bashful affection as she looked at Thaddeus.

The dog in her arms, however, seemed far less fond of him and barked loudly at him.

"Be good, Snowy. He's your daddy," Danica cooed. Louisa's lips twitched imperceptibly as she glanced at Thaddeus. He had never liked dogs or cats because he was allergic to animal fur.

Yet the very next second, he reached out and tapped the dog lightly on the head. "So, you're Snowy, huh? If you keep barking at me, I'll have Mommy send you away."

Louisa stood frozen, staring at the hand that had touched Snowy. She suddenly felt a bitterness rising within her.

She had once kept a cat, housed strictly in a cage, no less. Due to his allergy, he had made her give it away.

Yet here he was, talking to Danica's dog and even touching it. It turned out that allergies could disappear when one was around the person they truly liked.

"Teddy, my parents are waiting for you inside," Danica said.

As a trained dancer, she was slender and graceful. Even her voice and the way she looked at people carried a gentle softness.

Who wouldn't adore such a delicate, sweet woman? Even Louisa, as a woman, felt inclined to look at Danica a little longer than usual.

Arm in arm, the couple walked ahead, while Louisa and the driver followed behind, carrying armfuls of gifts.

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