Chapter 177 Make You Regret It

• At the thought of Nicholas, Heather walked up to Austin. She wasn't sure where she got her courage from, but she said without thinking, "Austin, I'd like to take some time off from work. I don't feel like going to the company for a while."
• A loud crack reverberated ominously in the quiet of the morning when Austin's palm split the wooden block with one deadly strike, making Heather jump in shock.
• Austin knew why she wanted time off from work, but for some reason, it made his gut twist all the same. After what felt like a long moment, he pointed out nonchalantly, "If you need time off work, then tell the head of your department about it."