I ate in silence because it was uncomfortable being close to Oliver, especially because he was unpredictable. Sometimes pleasant, sometimes irritating—I never knew which version of him I would find each time I saw him.

“This month, you don't need to worry about Noah. Denise will help you. I want you to focus on yourself so you can recover quickly.”

“I'm sorry for causing so much inconvenience, sir,” I apologized.

I truly felt bad for going through the worst moments of my life with my employer a