Stunned by Nadine's shrewish scolding, the guard decided not to provoke him further. Only after she finally stomped off did he call the secretary's office."Your mom has left, Ms. Shaw."Cheryl shut the last file. Outside, the sky had gone completely dark with neon lights blooming through the city. She calmly said, "Alright. I understand."She got up and rubbed her sore temples. With her arms folded, she walked toward the floor-to-ceiling windows.It was another evening and another city lighting up with thousands of warm, glowing windows. But seeing such a cozy scene brought her no warmth.To her, it always felt like she could never feel the warmth, let alone understand it.After packing her belongings, she returned to the hotel. It wasn't as comfortable as staying at home, but with a quiet, independent space, she slept better here.…In the blink of an eye, another grueling workday arrived. Holt finally returned from vacation, but to adjust to his jet lag, he didn't come to th
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