Chapter 695

"I'm okay. I just felt a little queasy out of nowhere," I said. I turned to Conrad. He looked genuinely worried, but all it did was make me feel sick. I realized that when people I didn't care about showed concern, it felt like a burden. "Alright. Why don't you head back and have some water?" Conrad suggested, still looking worried. I walked out of the restroom and made my way to the office. Just before I got there, I noticed a familiar face coming from the elevator. "It's Mr. Howell!" "Mr. Howell, you're back?" "We've all missed you." When everyone in the office spotted Jasper, they thought he was Brandon. Jasper didn't say anything or clarify. He gave a slight nod before walking over to me. I could sense the tension in the air getting heavier. Conrad was clearly displeased. "What are you doing here?" I asked, annoyed. Jasper wasn't Brandon. It would only lead to misunderstandings if he showed up openly, and explaining it later would be a pain. Jasper nodded at Conrad, lift