Chapter 1541


    But remembering how Bridget had been a rock for her, taking care of the kids while she was recovering from the car ident, Hertha felt she couldn''t


    possibly say no this time. Bridget had been juggling caring for her and the kids without a break for days on end.


    This time, Bridget needed the time off for a family matter, and Hertha knew it would be heartless to refuse.


    "Alright, Bridget, take tomorrow off. I''ll call in a day''s leave at the office," Hertha said.


    "Thank you, Ms. Kensington,” Bridget sighed with relief, her gratitude palpable.


    "Don''t mention it, I should be the one thanking you.” Hertha replied.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    The next day, Thssa was up at the crack of dawn, sharing a quick breakfast with Astrid before getting ready to meet Dr. Funke and the woman he


    was set up with.


    After Thssa left, Astrid was clearing the table when she noticed Thssa had left the woman''s profile on the coffee table. Astrid grabbed the


    documents and rushed out, but Thssa had already driven off.


    Panic set in for Astrid. Thssa had specifically printed those documents for Dr. Funke to review during the blind date, having been asked by Dr.


    Funke himself to arrange this with detailed information on the woman.


    Having overheard Thssa''s conversations with Dr. Funke, Astrid knew he was not one to be trifled with—demanding, with a peculiar personality.


    She knew Thssa was going to have a tough time without those documents.


    After much deliberation, Astrid decided to take a cab and deliver the documents herself, grateful she knew the meeting ce from her chat with the


    woman the day before.


    Thssa arrived at the café at nine, an hour before her meeting with Dr. Funke was scheduled. She opened her bag to give the documents onest


    look, only to find she hadn''t brought them.


    Should she go back?


    Traffic was at its peak, and a round trip would take over an hour—not enough time.


    Just then, Astrid called to say she was on her way with the documents, easing Thssa’s worries. She told her aunt to be careful.


    A few minutester, Astrid arrived, documents in hand. "Did I hold you up?" she asked


    "No, no, Dr. Funke hasn''t arrived yet," Thssa gratefully said.


    Macias goed then," Astrid nodded,


    about to leave when a middle- aged


    man entered. He was dressed ive a


    suit and tie, not particrly tal-or


    S riking, but his demeanor blénded


    huenor with a touch of elegance.


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    He nced at\thssa and then at


    Astrid, who4Qoked graceful despite


    her age, her-hair almost entirely =>


    gray. "THssa, youre really


    skimping on effort now, bringing


    someone who''s halfway to the grave


    fora blind date,” he remarked.


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    Thssa turned to see Dr. Funke


    approachingsrealizing he mistook


    Astrid forhis date. She was about te


    correct him when Astrid, stung by~


    his woktts, retorted, "How dare you


    speak to me like that? Callingme


    hatfway to the grave? Haveyou no


    décency?"


    Astrid was usually the picture ofposure, rarely losing her temper unless truly provoked