Chapter 16
Ines was shocked and looked at Aaron in confusion. Aaron noticed his outburst and tried to suppress his anger. “Sorry, I got carried away.”
Ines shook her head. “I know you mean well, but I trust my judgment. He’s someone I can trust.”
Aaron felt like his heart was being squeezed by a giant hand, making breathing hard.
Someone once said the same thing to him, but how did it end? A mocking smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.
Ines had never seen Aaron like this and felt hopelessness. She thought he was reminded of his past. “The past is in the past. It’s time to move on.”
Both of them had their fair share of misfortunes. She knew he once had someone he deeply loved, and he knew she had been betrayed.
“I’m fine. When are you leaving?”
“The day after tomorrow.”
Aaron’s grip on the pen suddenly tightened, but eventually, he signed his name on that glaring resignation letter.
Ines took the resignation letter from Aaron. “Thank you.”
Aaron waved his hand. “No problem. I’ll explain everything to the boss. You go ahead and hand over your current work.” As Ines was about to leave, she heard Aaron’s voice. “Ines, have you ever thought about the people around you?”
Ines stopped, turned her head, and looked at Aaron. The morning light made his handsome face flicker. He looked lonely. Seeing the surprise on Ines‘ face, Aaron said, “Forget I said anything.”
It took Ines all morning to finish handing over her work. When it was time to leave, her coworkers gathered around her. They were all surprised by her sudden departure.
“Martha told us you’re getting married.”
“Why so sudden?”
“You’re really getting married? So soon?”
“I’ve been on so many blind dates without success, and you nailed it on your first try. So unfair.”
“Finally, one less single lady in the firm. You girls better hurry up. Martha laughed and pointed at a few beauties nearby, who all helplessly looked at Martha.
“I wish. But all the ones I’ve met are weirdos, not even a single normal one.”
With all the chatter, Ines didn’t know who to answer first. She shook her head and smiled. It’s said that gossip is always present where there are women – it seems to be their nature, even for these sharp and intelligent career–focused women.
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A one–time success – it really was like that. Some people go on dozens of blind dates without success, but her first blind date, began with a “let’s give it a try” attitude, and ended up in marriage without even a transition period.
