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,

me get you something,” Collins offered,

grimacing in pain, responded tersely, “It’s fine, Collins. I just need some

search for antacids was fruitless, a realization striking him about Emma’s previous role managing such details. “I remember Emma used to keep these stocked up

sharp, a mix of anger and longing in his volce. “Emma’s not here,

on how Emma’s departure had shifted the

mind racing with thoughts of Emma. “I relied

recognizing the gap Emma had left. “I’ll make sure this doesn’t happen again, Alex. You have

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