Larissa turned to look at Kevan in shock and nervousness.
"When Lari has more time, we can pack up and move." Kevan shot Larissa a smile, ignoring the questioning look in her eyes. "We have an event to attend at the kindergarten on Saturday. How about Sunday?"
Larissa's eyes grew wider, and she stammered at the unexpected news. "W–Where are we moving to? Why don't I know about this?"
Kevan let go of her waist and ruffled her hair affectionately. He whispered in a mysterious tone, "You'll find out this Sunday."
When Kevan said to wait until Sunday, he absolutely would not reveal a hint about their new home before that.
Even though Larissa pestered him with questions throughout the entire ride to work, he remained tight-lipped. Larissa could not get any clues from him.
When she got out of the car, Larissa slammed the door, seething with anger. Kevan covered his ears and stared after her retreating figure with a smile.
Larissa arrived in the nick of time. Her new colleagues had all arrived. They were working swiftly and silently at their own tasks.
Perhaps because everyone was still unfamiliar with each other, or maybe it was just their usual habit of working.
Whenever someone passed by, it seemed as if they didn't notice. They didn't raise their heads to look around or judge others on their clothes and appearances.
Larissa finally felt that she was back in a normal working environment. She didn't have to walk around with her head down for fear of incurring judgment.
When she almost reached her desk, she felt two burning gazes boring into her from a distance.
The owner of that gaze was none other than Marilyn, who was sitting across from her.
Marilyn was her only friend in Blue Star Shipping.
Larissa was a little perplexed by Marilyn's intense stare. Turning on her computer, she logged into her messaging app and asked Marilyn, "What's wrong?"
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