"Ah! It's time already?! Tch! I guess I gotta go now. See ya!" Betty gently pushed her chair back as she just realised how much pile of work was waiting at her desk.
Without even realising they had gotten so invested upon getting friendly with Catherine that it completely skipped their mind what was the main purpose she came here for, that is until the cafeteria bell rang.
Although Catherine insisted Ayana to stay back as she wanted to discuss the matter now that they were finally alone, but Ayana declined her request as she too had to submit the reports by today to their grumpy boss.
Catherine could understand Ayana's reason but she had a very important news to disclose as well. If not now, then it would probably get too late, but thanks to the timidness of her heart she failed to stop Ayana from going away and ultimately ended up following her footsteps.
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