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2024-10-29 19:42:56The rain was getting more and more heavy in the city. Amber kept her gaze wandering, looking out through the windshield.
If she hadn't left with James, she would have to wait at the Eclipse for hours, as there was no sign of the rain stopping.
James was still focused on the road ahead, right hand holding the steering wheel and left hand holding the gear.
"Thanks for taking me home, by the way," Amber said.
"You're welcome. We are coworkers, even though we are on different teams. So, don't feel shy like that," James explained.
The two fell silent again, Amber still enjoying the heavy raindrops that continued to fall on this car driving on the city highway.
Amber's residence was in an elite residential compound east of the city. Given her larger salary than James, it wasn't strange that she lived there.
"Is it nice working with Dr. Issac?" asked James, starting the conversation to avoid awkwardness.
"What do you mean?" asked Ambe
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