Hearing this, Dulcie stopped what she was doing, her hands stilling over her keyboard as she eyed him up and down with confusion.
Why? You are very busy every day, and now you suddenly have time to worry about whether Im free tonight? Her words came out sharp and dismissive.
It was as if she didnt want anyone to get close to her.
Kyson coughed at her sarcastic remarks and shifted his approach, softening his tone in an effort to defuse the tension.
Lets have dinner together tonight.
Dulcie was rendered speechless.
He was actually serious. Dulcie bit her soft lip, feeling a pang of disappointment by the fact that she found herself tempted by his offer despite her better judgment .
Last time their date didnt work out, and this time he booked a table at Foodie again.
Was he trying to make up for the date he owed her? Since he took the initiative to ask her out, was he giving in? Kyson, sensing her hesitation, awkwardly touched his nose.
Dont worry about it.
Its just a simple meal, nothing more.
Youre not skipping work if you join me.
So, are you coming? Dulcie hadnt heard him talk with such gentleness in a long time.
After all, their marriage was still in force, bound by a contract.
They had many more days to spend together, and prolonging their silent standoff seemed pointless.
She glanced at him and nodded in agreement.
Once they stepped out from the CEOs private elevator, all eyes were on them.
The sight of Kyson and his wife walking together once more delighted Kurt.
He knew too well how Kysons mood, so often influenced by Dulcies, impacted the staff. He hoped for a swift reconciliation, if only to ease the staffs suffering.
Outside the company building, Kyson sneezed unexpectedly.
Dulcie paused, a flicker of concern crossing her face.
Are you catching a cold? she asked, almost regretting her words immediately.
She remembered all the times Kyson had passed her by without a word of concern, his daily interactions laced with nothing but sarcasm.
There was no reason for her to soften up so quickly and start caring for him simply because he was taking the initiation to mend their strained relationship.