WIN HER HEART
Author: Mel Hope
last update Last Updated: 2023-05-04 23:33:25

The Hendersons had seen how much effort Michael had put into impressing them, and they had grown to like him.

He was smart, articulate, and ambitious, which were qualities they admired. They had been impressed by his performance at the company and had taken notice of his efforts.

Now that they saw that Kathryn had refused to discontinue her relationship with Mark, despite showing their disinterest, they decided to invite Michael over to their house.

Michael accepted the invitation, thinking it was just a friendly get-together. But as soon as he arrived at the Henderson's home, he noticed that something was different.

Mr and Mrs Henderson were not as friendly as they used to be. They were more formal and reserved, and Michael sensed that something was off.

After a few minutes of small talk, Mr Henderson finally opened up. "Michael, we like you a lot," he began. "We think you're a fantastic guy, and we appreciate all the hard work you've put in at the company."

Michael felt relieved t
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