Chapter 463

Helen didn't even have the courage to open her WhatsApp. Once she felt better, she returned to work, throwing herself into her tasks to distract her mind. That evening, she joined a few colleagues for a buffet after work. Helen didn't have much of an appetite and mostly sipped on drinks, her thoughts elsewhere. One of her colleagues, Janice Brown, noticed her low spirits and asked jokingly, "What's wrong? Did you have a breakup?" Though Helen was new at the company, she had a good relationship with her coworkers. She was young, sweet-talking, and polite to everyone, often treating them to tea break. To her colleagues, Helen seemed to have a special connection with the department head, making them extra cautious around her. They treated her far better than an ordinary newcomer. Helen was aware of the rumors and whispers. She didn't take Janice's teasing seriously. After dinner, it was still raining outside. The weather forecast warned of an approaching storm. Helen took a cab back