Stephen and his mom looked very simr. Both of them had a gentle look in their eyes.


    Mnie was surprised to see Ste there as well.


    Ste was taken aback to see Mnie, and she ced the cup in her hand on the table before saying with annoyance,


    “What are you doing here?”


    Mnie had no idea she would bump into Ste. She said, “I’m here to pick up a document for a friend.”


    Madam York nodded. “Stephen informed me about it. You’re here for Xander’s document, right?”


    “Yes. He needs it urgently. I’m sorry if I’ve disturbed you,” said Mnie.


    Madam York was a university professor. She was gentle and gracious by nature and was very soft- spoken during her conversation with Mnie.


    “The document is in the study. I’ll get it for you.” Madam York waved over a domestic helper to pour


    Mnie a cup of tea before heading toward the study.


    Mnie was unable to reject the friendly offer and sat down to take a sip.


    She had just put her cup down when she heard Ste say sarcastically, “I see you have a close rtionship with the Yorks.”


    Mnie replied, “I’m only here to pick up something.”


    Ste grunted coldly, but Mnie was unsure what she meant by that.


    Mnie was not a talkative person. She used to rack up her brains for a conversation topic in order to get into Ste’s good graces.


    However, all she did now was sit silently. She was no longer willing to try to get Ste to like her.


    Madam York soon appeared with the document. She passed it to Mnie. “Is this what you were looking for?”


    Mnie flipped through it and nodded. “Thank you.”


    Madam York smiled. She had always been nice and gracious.


    She was reminded of Xander and what Stephen had told her. Madam York could not help asking


    Mnie, “Stephen told me that you’re in the midst of working with Xander on a project?”


    Mnie replied in a quiet voice, “I’m still learning from him.”


    “That’s a good start.” Madam York smiled after that and added, “You should drop by sometime for a meal with Stephen.”


    Mnie knew that Mrs. York was hinting at her that she could leave now. She nodded. “I’ll be off to


    help Xander with this. Goodbye, Mrs. York.”


    She paused and looked at Ste. “Goodbye.”


    Ste pretended not to notice her.


    Mnie took the document and headed to the department Stephen mentioned toplete the stamping. It was already noontime by the time she was done.


    She had a simple lunch and mailed the document out to Xander. After that, she went to visit her grandfather at the hospital.


    Her grandfather looked much better than before. He immediately waved Mnie over when he saw her. “Have you had your lunch yet?”


    Mnie put down the fruits in her hand and asked her grandfather, “How are you feeling today? Better?”


    “I’m doing well. I feel great!” Her grandfather looked gratified. “The doctor said I can be discharged <b>if </b><b>I </b>continue doing well for the next two days.”


    “So soon?”


    <b>“</b><b>It </b>isn’t soon enough. I have to spend more money for every day I’m in the hospital.”


    He knew better than anyone that it cost a lot for a single room like his. This included payment for all sorts of medical check–ups and the nurse’s aid from his nursing home.


    It was not easy for Mnie to earn a living. In addition to what happened with Dn, she probably did not have much left on her.


    Sighing, he said, “Mel, try to save up for yourself in the future if you can. You make a good living at LeapCo. At least that’s a safety for you.‘


    <b>}</b>}


    Those words hinted at her situation with Eugene as well.


    Mnie looked down. She gave it some thought and decided to tell her grandfather, “Grandpa, once my contract ends, I won’t continue at LeapCo. I want to resign.”