It would be better to end it in time than live in chaos after marriage.
Besides, I didn't have to be with her.
"You have a point. Then get ready for a promotion. I heard our department manager is being transferred. With your qualifications, you'll ace the department manager role."
His words reignited my passion.
I had been working so hard, aiming for this position.
I had given up once for love.
Now with another chance, of course, I had to seize it.
After chatting with him for a bit, I refocused and continued to concentrate on my work.
I lost track of time when I got busy.
When I surfaced from my work, it was already dark.
I was the only one left in the huge office.
I stood up slowly and stretched my stiff body.
Then, I tidied up my desk and prepared to leave.
I got downstairs and saw a familiar figure.
Isabel was waiting outside, holding a delicate insulated lunch box.
When I came out, she was just looking at her wristwatch, her expression impatient.
However, seeing me, she dropped the impatience instantly.
"Ethan, I've been waiting for you."
She strode towards me. I glanced at her indifferently and walked towards the roadside.