Noo...

For a moment, Ray felt like he was dreaming… or that he was witnessing a nightmare.

"Take care, okay?" Zoren's eyes softened as a loving smile spread across his face. "Tell me once you reach your office."

Penny pursed her lips, a smile gradually replaced her initial shock. "Mhm. You too."

Zoren smiled in satisfaction while Penny gazed up at him affectionately. The two of them stared at each other before Zoren let her go reluctantly. As he took a step back, Penny glanced at Ray's blank face and sighed.

'Well, I guess this is better. It'll save me from getting harassed by him,' she told herself before jumping into the driver's seat.

Zoren courteously closed the door for her, taking another step back as he watched her drive away. He raised a hand, waving mildly to say goodbye.