Chapter 81

Fluttered

“Need some help?” I heard a voice at my back. I turned around and looked at Jeff.

I walked toward the kitchen and carefully placed the empty tray at the table. “I’m okay here, thanks!” I assured him.

“Looks like you’ve adjusted to your new job?” he said, leaning his back at the sink and crossing his arms around his chest.

“Yeah, I need to. I wasn’t selected for the job,” I uttered, words struggling from my mouth.

He nodded. “I know it’s hard for you to pretend that you’re okay. Everyone has their limit. You can refuse if you’re tired,” he added.

I started to ignore his statement, keeping myself busy and pretending an emotion I could not really feel.

“I’m not against Rexon, but this is fucking out of the line!” His voice thunderously rose from the deep well.

“Jeff, please,” I said, still managin