For a long moment, Rhea stood completely still, her fingers tightening around the strap of her handbag until her knuckles turned white. She closed her eyes briefly, forcing herself to breathe through the wave of nausea rising in her throat. She told herself that she was just going to brush past him, ignoring him. When she opened them again, that was when his eyes fell on hers, looking at her like she was the only thing keeping him standing.Neither of them moved."I've been calling you," Noah said at last, his voice rough and exhausted. "All night... and again this morning. You switched your phone off."Rhea lowered her gaze, unable to hold his eyes for long. "I know.""I texted you.""I saw them.""Then why didn't you answer me?" His voice cracked, pain flashing openly across his face.Rhea swallowed hard. "I didn't know what to say to you, Noah.""You could've said anything, or maybe…at least reply," he whispered, taking a small step closer."Not here, Noah. This is my workplace.
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