23 A Wake–Up Call

23 A Wake–Up Call

In the quiet of his office, Alex brooded over the revelations of the day. Turning to Collins, he asked, Did Emma really do so much for me?‘

Collins hesitated, caught off guard by the question. “She managed a lot, sir. Mostly through indirect means, like informing me about your meals and medications.”

Alex’s frustration was evident. “Why wasn’t I told about this?”

“I tried, sir. But you always

his own role in overlooking Emma’s efforts.

Collins walked past a group of employees, they overheard them discussing Emma. We haven’t

regret washing over him. It was clear that Emma’s absence

warned the staff against discussing Emma, but their confusion. was palpable. “Why can’t

to stay clear of the topic underlined the sensitivity surrounding Emma.

number, only to be directed to voicemail. A text message he attempted was also blocked.

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