Chapter 271

Willow was teetering on the brink of a hysterical frenzy. Right now, she wanted nothing more than to fly back home and be with her precious angels. She called Tyson. “Um… has Mr. Hughes left for the day, yet?” “Yes, Ms. Nason. Quite some time ago, in fact,” Tyson replied. “You didn’t notice?” “Oh my, I must have been so caught up in work that I lost track of time! So he’s gone off, huh? That’s great to hear. Bye, now!” Apparently, Jasper was long gone. That meant the coast was clear for Willow to make her getaway. She shouldered her backpack, and slipped out. On her way through the lobby, Fanny the receptionist called out to her: “Oh, Willow? The Janitorial Department is gathering for dinner tonight, and Mr. Fawcett invites you to join them.” “Oh no, I’m no good with social events like that. Please forward my apologies to Mr Fawcett for missing out.” She wasn’t interested in hanging out, and would much rather hurry home, to be with her lovely children. “He said that he’d