Chapter 99

Edith's words left me speechless. How could I complain when she worked so hard and could only find time to apologize in the dead of night? Pressing the issue would be downright cruel. "Alright. Have you had dinner?" She shook her head, looking innocent. "No time for that." I felt even guiltier. When I formed the team, I had sworn to lead them to the end, sharing their hardships. Instead, I bailed, leaving them with all the grueling work. It was unfair. If I were an employee and my boss did this, I would definitely curse them behind their back. Fortunately, I had some frozen food in the fridge. I defrosted the chicken tenders, pan-fried them, and quickly tossed a simple salad. "Here. It's not much, but it's all I have." "Thanks," she replied, snapping a quick photo with her phone before digging in. I raised an eyebrow. "Is this simple meal really photo-worthy?" "Mind your own business," she shot back, rolling her eyes. I chuckled, surprised by her sudden informality. "Hey, ju