Darren smiled again, but it seemed lighter and not like he was playing around. He seemed to be buying time without speaking immediately because he wanted to surprise his beloved.

"Darren?" called Chloe, who was no longer patient and immersed in curiosity.

"My job transfer request has been approved."

Those words Darren uttered shortly after Chloe called him. Chloe's eyes widened as if she couldn't believe what she heard.

Was what Darren said true? If it was, she was fortunate.

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