Chapter 129. Awkward

That night, in a karaoke room filled with laughter and music, Jessica felt her burden lifted a little. Although the problems in her heart had not been fully resolved, she was grateful to have friends who cared and tried to cheer her up.

When they finally left the karaoke place, Jessica embraced John, Lisa, and Sarah. “Thanks, guys,” she said sincerely. “I really needed this.”

They smiled, happy to see Jessica cheerful again. The evening ended with a promise to hold more team events like this, and Jessica went home with a lighter heart, though the image of Harry still plagued her mind.

Just as they were leaving the karaoke place, a familiar voice greeted them from behind.

“Oh, hi everyone!”

They turned around and saw Alice standing not far from them, her briefcase still slung over her shoulder.

John, the first to recover from the shock, greeted back. “Ms. Alice! What are you doing here?”

Alice smiled kindly. “I just finished some work at the