this is your reward.”
“Really?”
Vivien couldn’t help but feel overjoyed. She was fully expecting a beating!
“Thank you, Lucinda! You’re so kind! I’ll be sure to study harder!”
“Okay.”
Vivien left with her candy and a slight spring in her step.
Lucinda shook her head as she watched the other woman exit the office.
She was the youngest in the family, and a daughter at that, so she never had younger siblings to take care of before.
But she had witnessed other people educate and discipline kids.
In the past, Graham had treated her this way, too. He was never too strict or too indulgent. He had always applied a good balance of kindness and control over her. Now, she was taking hints from his style and applying it to Vivien.
Two months later.
Vivien was by no means a fast learner, but she was very dedicated.
When Lucinda checked her newest business plan, she could find almost no mistake. Lucinda felt rather gratified.
“Great. Next time, I’ll let you handle a project alone. We will see if you are able to complete it on your own.”
Vivien nodded.
“Okay, I will give it my best. But…” she paused, obviously hesitating to say her next words.
“But what?”
this is your reward.”
“Really?”
Vivien couldn’t help but feel overjoyed. She was fully expecting a beating!
“Thank you, Lucinda! You’re so kind! I’ll be sure to study harder!”
“Okay.”
Vivien left with her candy and a slight spring in her step.
Lucinda shook her head as she watched the other woman exit the office.
She was the youngest in the family, and a daughter at that, so she never had younger siblings to take care of before.
But she had witnessed other people educate and discipline kids.
In the past, Graham had treated her this way, too. He was never too strict or too indulgent. He had always applied a good balance of kindness and control over her. Now, she was taking hints from his style and applying it to Vivien.
Two months later.
Vivien was by no means a fast learner, but she was very dedicated.
When Lucinda checked her newest business plan, she could find almost no mistake. Lucinda felt rather gratified.
“Great. Next time, I’ll let you handle a project alone. We will see if you are able to complete it on your own.”
Vivien nodded.
“Okay, I will give it my best. But…” she paused, obviously hesitating to say her next words.
“But what?”
“Is it okay if I don’t put in overtime tonight? I’ve made plans for dinner…” The more she spoke, the quieter her voice became. Her cheeks became slightly flushed, too, though the tips of her ears had turned a fiery red.
“Got a date?” Lucinda belatedly realized that Vivien was wearing a particularly nice dress today.
“It’s a guy, isn’t it?”
Vivien bit her lower Lip and gave her a timid nod.
“What kind of person is he? How is his family situation? Do you remember what you promised me before?”
“Yes, yes. Don’t worry. He comes from an ordinary family, but he is very kind to me. He has also helped me a lot with work, and… He is quite handsome. But I mean, we’re only still getting to know each other.”
Vivien was blushing furiously now.
“Is it okay if I don’t put in overtime tonight? I’ve made plans for dinner…” The more she spoke, the quieter her voice became. Her cheeks became slightly flushed, too, though the tips of her ears had turned a fiery red.
“Got a date?” Lucinda belatedly realized that Vivien was wearing a particularly nice dress today.
“It’s a guy, isn’t it?”
Vivien bit her lower Lip and gave her a timid nod.
“What kind of person is he? How is his family situation? Do you remember what you promised me before?”
“Yes, yes. Don’t worry. He comes from an ordinary family, but he is very kind to me. He has also helped me a lot with work, and… He is quite handsome. But I mean, we’re only still getting to know each other.”
Vivien was blushing furiously now.