Virginity in second marriages by Angela
Chapter 1005: I don't want you to work too hard.

Anna did not follow up these last words, and Serena could see that she had some hidden reason. But she was determined to resign, and when she left she apologized greatly to Serena. Serena thought about it and felt that it was strange.

According to her character, Anna had no intention of quitting her job at this time. There had to be a reason why she had quit.

So Serena went to the company herself.

Since the creation of the company, there were many people who came looking for designs for fame.

The elite team that Matthew had hired for her was initially unhappy, but as time went on, they discussed and studied, then managed to design excellent pieces.

Serena was abroad at the time, but she was personally involved in all her work.

She often asked Anna to pass on to them the key points, notes and advice she had learned from her previous work.

Now that Anna wanted to leave, Serena would be left without her strongest support.

However, not everything could be forced.

Anna was a free person and could not be asked to stay by her side forever.

Perhaps she had been with her all these years out of pressure or a sense of responsibility.

Arianna was very happy to see Serena back in the office and proudly showed her recent drawings to Serena.

-What do you think?

Arianna looked at her expectantly, with only two words on her face.

I ask for praise.

Serena couldn't help but smile and said, -Very well, you look better than before.

Serena then asked about Anna.

-How is the company these days? For a long time I was not available to handle it. And how is Anna?

At the mention of Anna, Arianna's expression was a little strange. Obviously, she meant something.

Serena frowned and thought, "Is there really a reason?"

-What's wrong? You seem a little...

Arianna looked into her eyes and hesitated a little before saying, -I know Anna is your friend, but since you asked me today, she told you the truth. She has been mean lately, and she has already messed up some orders in the last few days.

-Did she screw up? -Serena's eyes narrowed slightly in confusion -How?

Arianna then told Serena what had happened recently, during which Serena's eyebrows furrowed. And it was impossible to tell whether she was angry or not. Then Arianna cautiously said, -I don't want to say anything bad about her. I said it because she asked me to.

Otherwise, she was not the type to talk about people behind their backs.

Serena smiled and nodded, -I see, you said it because I asked. You're not the type to talk behind people's backs, okay?

With Serena looking at her like that, Arianna's ears blushed and she became shy: "Stop teasing me. Actually Anna has always been a very serious worker. I see she has been unwell lately and I shouldn't ruin these orders on purpose.

Serena said, "I have worked with her for many years. I know her qualities very well.

-I see, so you're only asking today because you want to know her last status, right?

-Yes.

-Then I will tell you more about what Anna did.

Serena then got a lot of information from Arianna about Anna's recent history. It turned out that Anna was always lost in her thoughts in the office, not really thinking about her work. She often threw water on customers when she talked to them, or made other mistakes that made them so angry that they got up and left, no longer wanting to work with the company.

And there were other little things Arianna discovered.

Serena's gaze became worried.

It seemed that the relationship with Matteo was very difficult for Anna.

Before, she had been devastated, but she had been able to get back up quickly because she had not given up on Matteo. And she had always been able to replace reasons and then push herself up. Now that she was in this state, had she really given up on Matteo?

She seemed to have no problems apparently, but when she worked she was completely lost.

Probably because she had missed several important orders, she felt guilty inside and wanted to quit?

Serena didn't know whether to hold it back or not.

All these years, she wasn't sure whether Anna really wanted to work with her, or whether it was because of the responsibility....

But whatever it was, Serena had to thank her.

But if she had worked with her out of a sense of duty, then Serena really had to let her go and do what she wanted.

Determined, Serena tried to talk to Anna.

Anna was surprised to see her in the office, "What are you doing here, do you want to work now?

Serena smiled sweetly and replied.

-Of course, is there a problem with me coming to work now in this state?

-Of course there is, you are pregnant and your fetus is not that stable yet. You'd better rest at home, there's too much to do in the office and I'm worried about you being too busy. Serena was still smiling, "Now you're worried that I won't be able to make it, what if you leave?

Anna was speechless.

Silence fell, and after a moment, Anna scratched her head before saying, "So, should I stay a little longer?

Serena's smile vanished. Instead of answering yes or no, she walked around the desk and approached Anna.

-Do you always stay in the company with this in mind?

Anna, -I...

-We met five years ago. You told me Alice Fanelli was a complicated woman, then after hearing what happened to me, you went abroad with me. And later you started living with me and Manuel. I see how happy you are every day and I appreciate this friendship, but today I realized that it has always weighed on you.

-No, no, no, no," Anna waved her hands and tried to explain. I'm not overwhelmed, Serena. Don't misunderstand me. You just said that I am happy with you, too. It is a pleasure, how can it be a burden? -How can it not be a burden? Just like now you wanted to leave your job, but when you heard about my health, you wanted to stay.

Isn't it a burden for yourself to save others?

Anna did not know what to answer Serena for a moment. After a while she said in a low voice, "I don't want you to work too hard.