When she hesitated to take it, Owen insisted. "Come on, take it quickly. My arms are hurting."
"I don't think I should—" Taking gifts from her boss didn't seem like a really good idea.
"Why not?" When she did not say anything, he added, "You handled everything so well in my absence, this is just a token of thanks."
"Emma, I will be very sad if you don't take it," he stated, leaving her with no other choice.
Not wanting to upset him when he was already injured, she accepted his gift. "Thank you but this wasn't necessary."
"Yes, it was. You are working so hard, this is the least I can do for you."
"I am just doing my job," she said. "Anyway, I'll go now. If you need anything, let me know."
"Of course I will."
…..
When she came out of Owen's office, she bumped into Daniel.
"Hey—"
"Hi."
They smiled and greeted each other.
