Cat and Mouse Duet

8

"Let's call it a day."

Howard reverted to his usual solemn expression, his hands crossed.

However, I noticed that his ears were still a little blushed.

After leaving the meeting room, I got the nickname "Miss Brave!"

"I didn't expect you to be so bold," Rachel teased.

I was rendered speechless.

I didn't realize that I was so bold until today.

"But it's the first time I've seen the expression on Mr. Crawford's face. You deserve to be Miss Brave."

"Don't call me that!" I answered shyly, feeling a cold wind blowing.

Howard happened to walk past Rachel and me.

I was bereft of words.

It was true that misfortune never came alone.

9

Even though I was not sensitive, I found that Howard began to avoid me.

Normally, I wouldn't have found it, but his behavior was too obvious.

When I took the elevator, he would take the stairs. When I wanted to take the stairs up after lunch, Howard would go downstairs instead and walk away from me.