Maddie's POV
I kept on burying myself in work after I had left Mariko's office yesterday. I didn't bother to look down the hallway every time and no matter how I felt, I just made it clear that I wasn't ready to date anyone. I could see the way that he looked at me and it made me feel afraid because I try so much to bury the past. But it would take so much from me to let that go. Mariko cares a lot about everyone and I like that about him, but I also don't want pity.
I was happy to meet his daughter, she is the cutest and I just wanted to hug her. I don't want kids, but I wouldn't mind looking after her any chance that I get. I remember that Lana had mentioned opening a daycare centre on the lower floor for the employees' kids. I think that it would be a nice idea.
I spent the entire e
