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uncaring toward the woman, she’d most likely not be working for her. In order for the woman to accept the job, LJ knew she’d have to make the offer so attractive that turning it down wouldn’t be an option. That meant she’d have to allow a softer LJ to come out, and she didn’t know if that persona still existed.

     
    Kylie looked at the doctor sitting across from her. Now that they were no longer in the dark basement, she looked different, and Kylie noticed how remarkable her looks were and that Dr. Evans had the most brilliant blue eyes she’d ever seen. As much as she didn’t want to, she smiled and was disappointed when LJ didn’t return it.
    The uneasiness between them didn’t last long as Rob entered and motioned for them both to come into his office. Once inside, they all sat down around the smaller of the two tables in the room, making it impossible for Kylie to sit anywhere but next to or across from Dr. Evans.
    “Mrs. Wilcox, thank you for coming back,” Rob began. “We need to talk with you about hours and salary before you and Dr. Evans get together and work out what your job responsibilities will be.”
    Kylie nodded.
    “Dr. Evans, how many hours would you need Ms. Wilcox to be here?” Rob asked.

     
    LJ sat watching the woman covertly and found herself attracted to her although she was certain she didn’t have a snowball's chance in hell with her.
    “Dr. Evans, what do you think?”
    Suddenly, LJ realized it was her turn to speak and cleared her throat in an attempt to collect her thoughts. She couldn’t comprehend why she was daydreaming. She never did that.
    She sighed deeply. It was time to shit or get off the pot. “Rob, I am very impressed with Mrs. Wilcox’s knowledge and enthusiasm. I know we have a starting salary based on experience, and I suggest we start her off at that salary or a higher one. Also, since she has a daughter she needs to get off to school, I suggest her hours be from nine to four with a forty-five minute paid lunch.” The compromising words sounded alien to her.
    Rob’s eyebrow raised before he cleared his throat. “That sounds good to me. What do you think, Mrs. Wilcox?”
    Kylie was just sitting there with a curious look on her face.
    “Mrs. Wilcox?” Rob said louder.
    “Oh, I’m sorry. Yes, that is most generous of you both. I’m in shock. I can’t believe this is happening. Thank you, Dr. Evans, for your kindness. This way I won’t have to burden my parents with getting Ryan off to school or picking her up at the bus stop in the afternoon. Thank you.” She was looking directly at LJ.
    “Great, now that that is done, you two can head down to the catacombs.” Rob got up and went back to his desk. “Kylie, when you’re finished, please return to my office. If you ”—he directed his gaze at LJ—“decide the job is indeed what you want to do, then you can finish the rest of the paperwork. Ruth can tell you where to go to get a physical.”
    Kylie nodded.
    “Right, shall we go, Mrs. Wilcox?” LJ stood and started for the door.
    “Sure.” Kylie followed close behind.
    LJ shook her head slightly at Rob’s parting words. She knew he was warning her that hiring Mrs. Wilcox was not a done deal and she would need to be on her best behavior.

     
    As soon as they were outside the director’s office, the cold, uncaring demeanor Dr. Evans had during the initial interview was back in place. It made her wonder if the job, including the flexible hours and generous salary was Rob’s idea rather than Dr. Evans’. This whole thing seemed ass-backward to her. Shouldn’t Dr. Evans have shown Kylie what she’d be doing before she decided to work there or not?
    She would make sure to ask him if she returned to his office. In the end, it didn’t really matter to her. Her goal wasn’t to be friends with Dr. Evans—she already had friends—she was there only to do a job.

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    As they entered the workroom down the hall from LJ’s office, she pointed