Social skills

Lara observed how secretary Jack took her cubs away.

Nate had a meeting with the other managers, and she had offered to help him without thinking about the consequences.

«We can bring them back to the kindergarten,» she said, feeling guilty for using secretary Jack like that.

He was a capable assistant, not a babysitter! But it was her fault for offering to help Nate. It had been stronger than her, even though she knew she wasn't competent!

«Do not worry, Miss Clayton,» Secretary Jack said, reading her worries on her expression. «We get along, don't we?»

The twins nodded, accepting secretary Jack's hand without any reluctance. As if he was an uncle or a close friend.

«Nate,» Lara said, tilting her head. «How often have you asked Secretary Jack to keep the kids in your stead?»