After leaving James, Naomi settled down in Aberford. She got a job at her dream company and also found a good school for Celeste.
She poured her heart into the research and development of the company's new product, earning recognition from her colleagues.
That day, as she was getting off work, her superior, Gary Rickson, stopped her.
"Ms. Sloane, you've really impressed me. Your ideas are truly amazing."
"Thank you, Mr. Rickson." Naomi smiled slightly.
"Would you give me the honor of taking you out for dinner? I really admire you and would like to get to know you better," Gary said. He wasn't even hiding his interest in her, openly asking her out on a date.
Hesitating, Naomi didn't know how to turn him down.
At that moment, Celeste came running out of the elevator.
"Mister, my mother is too busy spending time with me." Celeste clung to Naomi, rejecting Gary on her behalf.
An embarrassed look crossed Gary's face. He let out a quiet chuckle and said, "Sorry, that was presumptuou
