Chapter 118

Lorraine unbuckled her seatbelt, thinking of getting out of the car. "Lorraine." I held her wrist and said a little helplessly, "Aren't we friends?" I didn't like it when she distanced herself from me. "I-I'm in a little trouble." "Tell me." I looked away so that she could relax a little. From the corners of my eyes, I noticed Lorraine taking a deep breath as if she was mentally preparing herself. How adorable. I could not help but smile. She said, "I was fired." Lorraine told the truth without any embarrassment. "For no reason?" What kind of company would do that? I looked at how she was a little hesitant and would not look at me. I immediately understood the reason. "Was it because of me? Because of those rumors?" I was previously worried that this would affect her. I never thought that it really would. "It's not your fault. My capabilities are—" "You're more than capable," I knew what she was about to say and interrupted her. "Since you're no longer working there… Murph