Thinking back to what had happened, the young woman's expression darkened.
She pursed her lips.
She seemed full of disdain.
But perhaps even she didn't realize that, though the corners of her eyes had drooped, she looked as if she was about to burst into tears.
"What's wrong?"
The young woman's strange behavior made Xiao Xiao swallow his farewell and ask instead.
His gentle concern blurred her vision at once.
The young woman lowered her head.
She felt both awkward and embarrassed.
And a little angry.
Why did this guy have so much to say? Couldn't he just leave?
With him here, she was too embarrassed to even raise a hand and wipe away her tears.
Because...
She still clung to the hope that he hadn't noticed her crying.
It was so humiliating.
The young woman bit down on her lower lip.
She really wasn't usually such a crybaby...
Hm?
The young woman froze.
A tissue appeared before her.
He didn't say a word.
That made her breathe a little easier.
She didn't want to hear any questions or words of concern about how she was right now.
They would only make her feel even more miserable.
After hesitating for a few seconds, the young woman took the tissue.
She covered her face with it.
"...You know..."
He knew she had failed the interview and had cried in front of him...
She hesitated.
Was it more embarrassing to say she was crying because of what had happened with the little girl just now?
Or was telling the truth more embarrassing?
Both were humiliating.
The young woman's expression grew gloomy.
For a moment, she didn't know what to do.
Xiao Xiao handed her another packet of tissues.
The young woman accepted it blankly.
When she looked