Chapter 257


    Chapter 257 Avoidance


    As I said goodbye to Charlotte outside the office building, I headed toward the parking lot. As I settled


    into the driver’s seat, a


    sudden twinge of anxiety came over me. I felt as if I had forgotten something important.


    I pondered it for a few minutes and then it hit me like a ton of bricks.


    “My resignation report!” I eximed, pping my forehead in frustration.


    I quickly unbuckled my seat belt, ready to return to theb, when my phone rang.


    It was a text message from Adenauer.


    “Are you done for today? A colleague of mine mentioned a new French restaurant nearby that is


    supposed to be fantastic. Would you like to try it?”


    As I read the message, I could almost hear Adenauer’s usual soft, graceful tone in my head.


    He was my boyfriend, or at least that’s what we called each other.


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    But afterst night’s events…


    Maybe it was time to open up and apologize to him.


    With that in mind, I quickly responded to his message from him. “Sure, where is it?”


    Adenauer quickly sent me the address and I headed there without further ado.


    I decided to leave the resignation report on the back burner for now. The project was at a crucial stage


    and I didn’t want to abandon my team at such a critical time. It would be a loss for both of them.


    When I arrived at the French restaurant, I saw Adenauer waiting for me at the entrance.


    He looked like a noble count in his n*gro suit and white shirt.


    I checked my reflection in the rearview mirror, hoping to see a renewed version of myself.


    But s, no amount of makeup could hide my exhaustion.


    I sighed, realizing it was toote to go back and change. I got ready and got out of the car to meet


    Adenauer.


    “Wow, have you been working stressfultely? You see…”


    “Tell me about that,” I replied, forcing a smile. “Recently, the drugs we developed officially entered the


    stage of animal testing. Dr. Archer came to theboratory three times in the afternoon alone.”


    As I approached. Adenauer flexed his arm, waiting for me to take it, which I reluctantly did.


    As expected. Adenauer had already made a reservation. After we sat down, he asked me, as usual,


    what I would like to eat. “You can order for me.” I handed the waiter my jacket without bothering to look


    at the menu. The restaurant was dimly lit and soft piano music added to the elegant ambience. It was


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    the perfect setting for a romantic conversation, and the memories made here would be unforgettable. I


    looked up and looked at Adenauer. He seemed to be in a good mood today. I realized he had done his


    homework because he helped me order my food so quickly. Curse! He really did n’t want to ruin his


    good mood of him. Maybe it would be better to tell him after dinner on our way back home.


    “Olive?” Adenauer screamed, his voice broke my thoughts and made me look at him instinctively.


    He smiled warmly at me and asked, “What do you have in mind? You seem distracted. Is it because of


    what’s going on in theb?”


    “Uh… That’s part of the reason,” I admitted. I knew this was the perfect opportunity to confess


    everything, but the words seemed to fail me. “This is my first job. I thought it wouldn’t be any different


    than what I did in theb during my PhD, but now I realize it’s not the same.”


    “You can talk to me about it,” Adenauer encouraged. “It’s always easier to share what’s bothering you,


    especially since your boyfriend is a professional.”


    I was incredibly grateful for Adenauer’


    At the same time, I felt even more guilty.


    My lips opened as I began to apologize. Sorry, Adenauer.


    “Let me guess why you apologize,” he said with a small smile ying at the corner of his mouth. “Are


    you trying to say that because of work, you may not be able to eat dinner, go for a walk, or have


    appointments after work?”


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    He was a little puzzled.


    Was he really just guessing, or was he hinting at something? I couldn’t say.


    “What’s so surprising? Is it so hard to guess?” Adenauer raised an eyebrow, and his smile became


    even wider.


    “Then why are youughing?” I asked, “I’mughing because you’re so adorable,” Adenauer exined,


    his smile softening a bit. “And I don’t mean that in a derogatory way.” He looked at me slightly before


    continuing: “Actually, the reason why I asked you toe here today is because I have something


    important to tell you.”


    What is it?


    “I mentioned a while ago that I was nning to set up my own clinic,” Adenauer exined. “Well, the


    director gave me an answer today. After careful consideration, the hospital has decided to officially


    invest in me and provide me with a suitable location as well as basic equipment and supplies.”


    “Congrattions, Adenauer! You are amazing!” My eyes opened with surprise and genuine happiness


    for him.


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