Boss Me Forever: Older Man/Younger Woman Workplace Romance by Cameron Hart

and help him out before he even knows he needs help. My phone rings, breaking me out of my thoughts. I take my phone call out in the hallway so as not to disturb the others. “Lucas! How did everything go? How are you feeling? Do you need me to come home? Can I pick up some juice or something?” “Luna, calm down,” he reassures me. His voice sounds weak, but at least he’s chuckling at me. I can almost see him shaking his head at all of my worry. “It was fine, they did it through an IV, so I don’t have to have a port put in or anything. I’m just feeling a bit weak.” “I’m so sorry I wasn’t there, Lucas.” “Psh, who says I would have let you come anyway?” He teases. “You’re working so hard and I know it’s all because of me. I really do appreciate this, Luna.” “There you go getting all sentimental on me again,” I try to joke, but I don’t quite pull it off, seeing as I have to wipe a rogue tear from my cheek. “Yeah, yeah, maybe it’s a side effect of the chemo?” We both laugh at that. “I’m glad you’re doing ok. I’ll be home as soon as I can.” He agrees, and we say our goodbyes. I take a few minutes to collect myself. Everything about being a caregiver is exhausting, even on the good days. When I get back to my desk, I see Frank poking around, clearly waiting for me to return. He’s nice enough, from the research and development team. “Hey, beautiful,” he says, giving me a too-eager grin. “Hi, Frank.” I try not to be rude, but I just can’t deal with him right now. “Why so stressed? Decla