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Chapter 74

Sheila fought against the invisible chains of the CCTV, well aware that the appointment letter explicitly forbade office romance, threatening the very essence of job security. The contradiction between risking the contract and losing Lucas loomed over her.

As the possibility of losing Lucas dawned on her, she seized the moment, using her hands to encircle him. The sudden connection snapped Lucas out of his reverie; he was startled to realize he had hugged Sheila, and the warmth lingered between them.

Slowly, he began to release his grip, a gradual unravelling of the unconsenting embrace. Sheila mirrored his movements, acknowledging the necessity to disentangle themselves.

Embarrassment settled over Lucas like a heavy shroud; he couldn't bring himself to meet Sheila's gaze, the weight of an unspoken understanding hanging in the air. Sheila thought he remembered Lydia and wanted someone to lean on that was why she reciprocated.

"I know how hard it is to lose someone you love
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