The proposal

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After leaving the city hospital several hours prior, Simon arrived at his workplace. His staff were shocked to see him arrive late, as he was known for his punctuality and disciplinarian behavior.

However, as the boss, no one dared to question him. Simon approached Mary, his assistant secretary. "Please meet me in my office within the next thirty minutes," he ordered coldly. "Right away, sir," Mary responded.

Simon then entered his office and immediately sat down to relax and alleviate his stress. While doing so, he began reminiscing about the stressful events that had occurred throughout the first half of his day.

Thirty minutes later, there was a knock on his door. "Who is it?" he shouted. "It's Mary, sir," she answered. "Oh, Mary," he exclaimed. "Come in."

Mary entered his office and stood in front of him, wearing a confused expression. "Sir, you requested my presence," she said patiently.

"Yes, Mary. How are you doing today? Can you provide me with an analysis of what I mis