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,

eaten. Let me get you something,” Collins offered, noticing

fine, Collins. I just need

was fruitless, a realization striking him about Emma’s previous role managing such

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

Emma’s departure had shifted the dynamics at

thoughts of Emma. “I relied on

the gap Emma had left. “I’ll make sure

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