That evening, Anaïs stepped out of the office with Emma beside her. They looked like they were reluctant to part ways.“Let's go home together from tomorrow. We are neighbors anyways.” Emma groaned, holding Anaïs's hand.Anais laughed. “Sounds great.”Emma squealed, stood on her toes, and kissed Anais on the cheek. Then she ran away waving. “I’ll see you tomorrow,” Emma shouted. Anaïs nodded. “Tomorrow.” She waved goodbye and walked toward the parking lot.But the moment she turned the corner, she stopped.Lucero was leaning against her car, hands in his pockets. A cigar between his lips, there were three more used ones on the floor. His expression unreadable.Anaïs’s heart immediately tightened.She turned around, walking towards the gate instead. Lucero straightened.“Anaïs,” he called out to her. His voice sounded a bit hurt. He didn't want to believe the rumors but when he asked Matthew to investigate, they did come out of the break room and she had a bruise on her arm.She ke
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