Luke's face flushed a deep red as he recounted the encounter, his eyes avoiding Mrs. Greenfield's amused gaze. "I didn't know her, and she was just so...clumsy. At first, I thought she was being dramatic, but..." He trailed off, his blush intensifying.

Mrs. Greenfield's chuckle filled the line, her laughter warm and throaty. "Oh, Luke, you're so sweet."

Just then, Luke's office door swung open, and Stanley stood in the doorway, a questioning look on his face. Luke's eyes met his, ...