As soon as Charles ended the call , he turned around .
His gaze landed on Mavis , who was standi there with her head bowed , trying hard to hold back her grievances .
Sensibly , she said , T … report to HR .
Without waiting for a response , she covered her face and ran out .
Charles raised an eyebrow and sank back into his swivel chair .
Unbidden , his thoughts drifted to Jessica and Arthur .
He wondered if her foot injury had healed .
As her boss , and knowing she got hurt because of him , it was only right for him to visit her , wasnt it ? With this thought , a faint smile tugged at his thin lips .
He decided to visit her after work .
But before the end of the workday , Charles grew restless .
He instructed Flint to bring the car around and wait at the company entrance .
Once in the car , Charles directed Flint to a flower shop where he bought a bouquet , then to a fruit store for a basket of fresh fruits .
Cant visit empty handed , right ? He finally instructed Flint to drive to a toy store and buy a childrens racing toy set , only then did he feel satisfied .
Flint cast a wary glance at him throughout the trip .
This was definitely the first time Charles had bought flowers for a woman .
Arriving at Jessicas place , Charles was about to head upstairs when he ran into Arthur , just back from school , along with Selene who had picked him up .
Hey ! Charles , are you here to see my mommy ? Arthur asked , noticing Flint carrying flowers and fruit baskets .
It was clear he was here for a visit Seeing Arthur with his yellow duckling backpack , Charles was overwhelmed by a rush of complex .
emotions , thinking about how this little guy was his son .
Although he wanted to be warm towards him , somehow he maintained a stern expression and .
responded with a simple , Yes .
Selene greeted him cheerfully , Mr.
Hensley , how kind of you ! You even brought all these things ? Arthur glanced at the flowers Flint was holding and frowned , Charles , my mommy is allergic to pollen .
No need for the flowers .
Charles , delivering his first ever bouquet to a woman , frowned and cleared his throat , Flint , return the flowers .
You want them returned ? Flints face fell .
When had he become the errand boy ? Yes , return them .
Jessica cant take flowers .
The fruit and toys are fine , Ill take them , Selene chimed in , taking the items from Flint .
A glimmer of warmth flickered in his eyes , though his expression remained unchanged , Tm in no rush to get it back .
Hold on to it for me .
Jessica said nothing more , but she couldnt help wondering why hed want her to hold on to his jacket .
Just then , Arthur came out of the room holding her phone , Mommy , godmom wants to talk to you .
Jessica took the phone , Selene ? Jessica , I ran into an old school friend downstairs who insisted on taking me out to dinner .
I wont be back home tonight .
Dont forget to invite Mr.
Hensley to stay for dinner .
Talk to you later .
Selene hung up promptly .
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