Lexien’s POV:No matter how many times Ma’am Esmeralda offered to send someone with me, I gently refused. I reasoned that I still had documents to complete for her upcoming investor meeting. Truthfully, I just didn’t want to be a burden.“Okay, okay,” she gave in with a small smile. “I’ll have food delivered for you. Make sure you eat well, alright?”“Thank you, Ma’am, but I’ll be fine,” I politely declined again, but she gave me a sharp look.“There it is again—another ‘no’ from YOU."“You need to eat, hija.You’re getting too thin. Your family might think I’m working you to the bone and not feeding you properly.”“Yes, Ma’am. T-thank you,” I said, feeling like I was being mothered.“I have to go. Go home early too, alright?” she said, kissing me on the cheek. I wasn’t surprised—she always did that before leaving.“Yes, Ma’am. Take care, and thank you again for the food,” I replied.She simply nodded and left.A few hours later, the food Ma’am ordered finally arrived. So here I am now
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