Lora indeed pondered over the question Eric had posed. She still possessed some semblance of rationality.

Were Eric without a wife, she might have recklessly thrown caution to the wind, like a moth drawn to flame. But Eric had a wife and a child. That changed things considerably. It warranted careful consideration.

"I'll give it some thought." Lora rose from her seat. Some matters required thorough contemplation, such as potential consequences and the like.

If Eric had shown even a hint of interest in her, there would have been fewer qualms. But now, she could see it clearly. Eric harbored... absolutely no interest in her whatsoever.

As Lora departed, Sylvia entered. The moment she stepped into the office, she sniffed the air.

"What are you up to?" Eric eyed Sylvia, wondering why she was sniffing around.

Sylvia chuckled. "Didn't Lora just leave from here? I'm checking if there's any scent of romance lingering!"

What exactly was the scent of romance? Those who understood, underst