Cheating with my boyfriend's best friend

Chapter 257

Chapter 257 Avoidance

As I said goodbye to Charlotte outside the office building, I headed toward the parking lot. As I settled

into the driver’s seat, a

sudden twinge of anxiety came over me. I felt as if I had forgotten something important.

I pondered it for a few minutes and then it hit me like a ton of bricks.

“My resignation report!” I exclaimed, slapping my forehead in frustration.

I quickly unbuckled my seat belt, ready to return to the lab, when my phone rang.

It was a text message from Adenauer. Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“Are you done for today? A colleague of mine mentioned a new French restaurant nearby that is

supposed to be fantastic. Would you like to try it?”

As I read the message, I could almost hear Adenauer’s usual soft, graceful tone in my head.

He was my boyfriend, or at least that’s what we called each other.

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But after last night’s events…

Maybe it was time to open up and apologize to him.

With that in mind, I quickly responded to his message from him. “Sure, where is it?”

Adenauer quickly sent me the address and I headed there without further ado.

I decided to leave the resignation report on the back burner for now. The project was at a crucial stage

and I didn’t want to abandon my team at such a critical time. It would be a loss for both of them.

When I arrived at the French restaurant, I saw Adenauer waiting for me at the entrance.

He looked like a noble count in his n*gro suit and white shirt.

I checked my reflection in the rearview mirror, hoping to see a renewed version of myself.

But alas, no amount of makeup could hide my exhaustion.

I sighed, realizing it was too late to go back and change. I got ready and got out of the car to meet

Adenauer.

“Wow, have you been working stressful lately? You see…”

“Tell me about that,” I replied, forcing a smile. “Recently, the drugs we developed officially entered the

stage of animal testing. Dr. Archer came to the laboratory three times in the afternoon alone.”

As I approached. Adenauer flexed his arm, waiting for me to take it, which I reluctantly did.

As expected. Adenauer had already made a reservation. After we sat down, he asked me, as usual,

what I would like to eat. “You can order for me.” I handed the waiter my jacket without bothering to look

at the menu. The restaurant was dimly lit and soft piano music added to the elegant ambience. It was

the perfect setting for a romantic conversation, and the memories made here would be unforgettable. I

looked up and looked at Adenauer. He seemed to be in a good mood today. I realized he had done his

homework because he helped me order my food so quickly. Curse! He really did n’t want to ruin his

good mood of him. Maybe it would be better to tell him after dinner on our way back home.

“Olive?” Adenauer screamed, his voice broke my thoughts and made me look at him instinctively.

He smiled warmly at me and asked, “What do you have in mind? You seem distracted. Is it because of

what’s going on in the lab?”

“Uh… That’s part of the reason,” I admitted. I knew this was the perfect opportunity to confess

everything, but the words seemed to fail me. “This is my first job. I thought it wouldn’t be any different

than what I did in the lab during my PhD, but now I realize it’s not the same.”

“You can talk to me about it,” Adenauer encouraged. “It’s always easier to share what’s bothering you,

especially since your boyfriend is a professional.”

I was incredibly grateful for Adenauer’

At the same time, I felt even more guilty.

My lips opened as I began to apologize. Sorry, Adenauer.

“Let me guess why you apologize,” he said with a small smile playing at the corner of his mouth. “Are

you trying to say that because of work, you may not be able to eat dinner, go for a walk, or have

appointments after work?”

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He was a little puzzled.

Was he really just guessing, or was he hinting at something? I couldn’t say.

“What’s so surprising? Is it so hard to guess?” Adenauer raised an eyebrow, and his smile became

even wider.

“Then why are you laughing?” I asked, “I’m laughing because you’re so adorable,” Adenauer explained,

his smile softening a bit. “And I don’t mean that in a derogatory way.” He looked at me slightly before

continuing: “Actually, the reason why I asked you to come here today is because I have something

important to tell you.”

What is it?

“I mentioned a while ago that I was planning to set up my own clinic,” Adenauer explained. “Well, the

director gave me an answer today. After careful consideration, the hospital has decided to officially

invest in me and provide me with a suitable location as well as basic equipment and supplies.”

“Congratulations, Adenauer! You are amazing!” My eyes opened with surprise and genuine happiness

for him.

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