Again and again, Poppy had to work overtime at her office, sorting through piles of data that she had to manage so she could present it the next day. Poppy's eyes were dark and puffy, and her eyelids were drooping, showing how tired she was at that moment.Poppy's shoulders jerked when she heard a voice behind her. When Poppy turned around, she saw her coworker standing there.“Sorry, you have to finish the rest. I really have to go. You know it's Christmas Eve, and my boyfriend will be angry if I work overtime again.”“Go ahead, I can handle it.” Poppy forced herself to smile, although in the end she could only pull the corners of her lips up stiffly.“Thanks. I'll treat you later to make up for it!” The young woman, named Valerie, smiled brightly and hurried out of the office, eager to see her boyfriend.After Valerie left, Poppy could only sigh softly. Poppy was not as lucky as Valerie, who could enjoy her youth and experience the beauty of love.“Wake up, Poppy!” Poppy slapped her
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