“Are there any problems?”

A single question intruded Elzi's sense of hearing. It successfully caught her attention amidst the hubbub that ensued during the office lunch break, precisely when they were at the cafeteria.

Raising her head, Elzi found Vara Abigail Harper placing her tray of food. She sat at the same table as Elzi, along with Winnie Mae and Lauren Hope. Elzi took the fourth seat there and was ready to enjoy her lunch.

Indifferently, Elzi let out a long sigh in response to the question. This, of course, made her three colleagues furrow their brows in unison.

Vara asked again, “What's wrong? It's not like you to have...