Andrew carefully peeled a shrimp and offered it to Madisyn.
Madisyn bit her lip, finding his gesture overly intimate.
But catching his earnest, deep gaze, she reconsidered her initial reaction.
He was now her assistant, after all.
His attentiveness seemed quite fitting.
Madisyn remained unsure.
The others exchanged knowing smiles upon witnessing the scene.
During the meal, Madisyn excused herself to the restroom.
When she returned, she found Andrew waiting outside.
“Why are you out here?”
“Everyone seemed a bit tense with me around.
”
Madisyn couldn’t argue with that.
“Then maybe you shouldn’t apany me next time.
”
At this, Andrew gave her a prating look, as if he understood more than she let on.
Madisyn felt a twinge of guilt, as though she had been too harsh.
“Alright, let’s head back in.
”
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As she approached the door, she overheard the lively conversation inside.
“I think Miss Johns is really living it up.
She’s even picked such a charming man to keep herpany.
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“He’s incredibly handsome.
He could be a celebrity.
”
“But didn’t someone mention that Miss Johns and Dane were a couple?”
“They hardly look Like a couple, do they? Clearly, this handsome man suits her better.
Just look at his figure.
I wouldn’t have guessed Miss Johns could snag such a handsome fellow,” Brenda said.
Madisyn’s ears flushed red when she overheard this.
She was surprised by Brenda’s bluntness!
Andrew noticed her embarrassment and chuckled softly, his voice resonant and soothing as he said, “If we don’t head inside soon, they might start saying even more.
”
Madisyn took a deep breath and responded, “Let it be.
Let them enjoy their gossip.
We won’t go in just yet.
”
Entering now would only make everyone tense.
They lingered in the hallway, where the air conditioning made it slightly chilly.
Madisyn leaned against the handrail, curling up a bit.
Suddenly, she felt the warmth of a coat draped over her shoulders, carrying the faint scent of Andrew’s cologne.