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Kieran considered Dr. Riley's earlier advice. His team had toiled at his command with little time to rest.
It might not affect them now, but the same couldn't be said about the long run. The pressure Kieran put on them could potentially place a burden on their shoulders that they weren't prepared to endure.
Once everyone agreed to a night out, Kieran walked downstairs to talk to Dr. Riley.
Like always, she was buried in her work, scrambling about within a small radius to compare all of the data she had collected over these past three days.
However, before she could lose herself in her work, Kieran's large hand covered most of the documents.
"Hey!" Dr. Riley exclaimed, glaring at Kieran.
"Shh. I'm not trying to fight with you, Lillian. I want to invite you out with us—my treat. Would you like to come?" Kieran asked.