Chapter 34
Author: Mary A
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Leonard returns to work the next day. He realizes something unusual in his workplace.

His employees were all staring at him in an oblivious manner. Their stares were strange and disturbing.

He passed by expecting to get a greeting from them at least. But he was proven otherwise when they said no word of greeting to him.

Leonard was moved to shock. He began to wonder what must have gone wrong with them all of a sudden. This is the first time they would see him and act like he never existed.

Something was amiss. He knew it. But he ignores them nonetheless and marches on into his office.

He was welcomed by Emma's presence as soon as he stepped into the office. He was startled a bit.

“Hey! How did you get in here?” He searched his pockets and brought out the office keys.

Emma probably had the spare keys with her. She smiled.

“How about I say I wanted to give you a great surprise today? I took the spare key from your wallet.”

Leonard was amused by what Emma had done. She certainly didn't
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