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~[CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX]~

"Why do you look ravishing today, Miss Parker?"

My eyes had snapped to the form of Susy proceeding into the office, hands holding onto a paper bag.

"Why?" I followed with confused eyes peering on at her.

"You look beautiful, not to lie"

That certainly must be a lie,m, cause I believe looked just the way I felt, and I can tell you I didn't feel so good.

Saying I was tired, was merely an understatement.

I was utterly drained, completely knackered as one would say.

"I gotta tell you, Susy. When a lady hears how beautiful she is, she flushes not because she actually is beautiful, it's because it helps boost her confidence"

"If I do look beautiful, then I must go on being stressed, cause I can't tell what's changed with me. But stil, thank you for that"

I saw a smile creep up her lips, eyes beaming on at me.

"No, thank you. Miss Parker"

She fell silent, eyes only watching me carefully, and next came the same Susy I was familiar with.

"Miss Parker" Her voice w