Meanwhile, Katelyn felt a wave of awkwardness wash over her, unsure how to navigate the unfolding scenario. Her thoughts were haunted by recollections of Vincent coming to her rescue, always in the nick of time, in each moment of danger. The scar on his chest would always be a vivid reminder, a permanent testimony to the bullet he took for her.

Katelyn bit her lip, exhaling a silent sigh. Her emotions were a whirlwind, and deciphering her feelings for Vincent was becoming increasingly complex. Yet, she was certain that in any moment of danger, she would not hesitate to protect him.

The room fell into a contemplative silence, neither Katelyn nor Carol eager to fill it.

“Give yourself time to sort through your emotions,” Carol suggested softly. “Just be cautious with your choices moving forward.”

Katelyn nodded with conviction, her lips still pursed. “I will.”

After some more time spent with Carol, Katelyn headed to her office. Carol’s words, however, had stirred her thoughts, disrupting her once serene state like stones skipping across a still lake.

At this juncture, Katelyn acknowledged that Vincent had carved a significant place in her heart. Yet, the lingering pain from past relationships, compounded by the current complications with Ryanna, fueled a desire to flee.

Deep in reflection, Katelyn reached her workplace. As she entered the office, a unified greeting from the employees welcomed her.

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Katelyn acknowledged their greeting with a warm smile and a gentle nod. Returning to the office after some time, she felt slightly out of place amid the familiar surroundings. As the greetings resonated, Zoey’s voice pierced through the crowd, distinctly audible. She hurried towards Katelyn, intertwining their arms warmly.

“What brings you in today? I thought you were busy.” Her question quickly drew the attention of the entire office.

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Katelyn carefully disengaged herself, her tone even and measured. “I’ve managed to sort out most of my tasks.” It seemed to Katelyn that Zoey’s loud greeting might have been an intentional attempt to showcase their closeness in front of her coworkers. Predictably, the office buzzed with whispers.

“Miss Bailey knows that newbie? They seem close!”

And from another corner, someone said, “Is her position here due to Miss Bailey? Her credentials alone wouldn’t have allowed her past the initial screenings, let alone a final interview.”

Today marked the internship evaluations, a pivotal moment that would determine whether the interns could extend their tenure with the company. Zoey’s smile briefly wavered, showing a hint of irritation. Was Katelyn trying to keep her distance?

Zoey’s smile quickly returned, though, full of confidence.

“Katelyn, today’s the day of the internship interviews. I promise I won’t let you down.”

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