21 Confronting the Aftermath

21 Confronting the Aftermath

In his office, Alex sat reflecting on the call with Hella. Her mention of Emma only intensified his frustration. “Why drag Kuna into this?” he muttered, the taste of betrayal bitter in his mouth.

Meanwhile, Bella, in her hospital room, fumed over her predicament. “It’s all Emma’s doing,” she seethed, her frustration manifesting as a fierce resolve to retallate.

Back in his office, Alex’s neglect of his health, a habit since the divorce, culminated in a sharp stomach pain during a meeting. Collins, his assistant, rushed in, concern evident on his face,

you haven’t eaten. Let me get you something,”

fine, Collins. I just

about Emma’s previous role managing such details. “I

and longing in his volce. “Emma’s not here, Collins. Focus on

Emma’s departure had shifted the dynamics at work. “I should’ve been more attentive. This is on me,”

silent, his mind racing with thoughts of Emma. “I relied on

Collins pledged to take on more responsibility, recognizing the gap Emma had left.

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