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Caught completely off guard by John Carter’s blunt question, Nia stumbled over her words.

She had come here for one reason: to manufacture a chance to spend time with him.

Things that were meant to remain unsaid were suddenly dragged out into the open, leaving her intensely embarrassed.

"No... as long as Mr. Carter hasn't been affected by any of this, that's all that matters. I'll be going now