Chapter 1020

That evening, I clocked out for work and ran into a familiar face in the company's lobby. John held a bouquet of yellow roses and blocked my way, looking conflicted. "Ms. Fisher." "What's the matter, Mr. Zeigler?" I knew his intentions of coming here after so many days, but I still wanted to be sure. "First, allow me to apologize to you, Ms. Fisher. It was on me that I forced the meeting between you and Mr. Harold. I sincerely apologize for upsetting you." He seemed genuine. Then, he shoved the bouquet to me. "Here's my token of apology. Please accept it, Ms. Fisher." I looked at the bouquet of yellow roses and frowned, placing my hands behind my back as a sign of refusal. Only a romantic partner would apologize to their significant other with a bouquet of roses, while John and I were merely friends and ex-schoolmates. This gift was highly inappropriate. Besides, he always bought flowers for Caroline. Shouldn't he know better? I took a step back and flashed him a faint but courte