26 Reckoning and Disillusionment

26 Reckoning and Disillusionment

Alex stood firm, his resolve unshaken as he addressed Bella. “I’ll help you this one last time. After this, you’re on your own. Move abroad, rebuild your life. Our paths won’t cross again,” he stated, his voice devoid of any warmth.

Turning his attention to Johnson, who had accompanied Bella to the hospital, Alex’s gaze was sharp and probing. Johnson, sensing the scrutiny, grew increasingly nervous.

“Why are you here?” Alex asked, his tone implying he already knew the answer wouldn’t satisfy him.

Johnson, fumbling for words, tried to assure his brother of his good behavior, but Alex was unconvinced. Without another word, he motioned for Johnson to follow him outside.

Johnson stood silently, not daring to interrupt. However, his curiosity got the better

Emma? She didn’t… demand money from us, did she?”

“What did you see her take?”

accusations and contempt for Emma. He painted her as a schemer, someone out to take advantage of their family’s wealth.

nothing but conjecture and prejudice. He realized

this comes from, Johnson? It’s because of my hard work. We’re no

swallow. He saw now how his negligence had allowed Johnson’s sense of

disparage Emma, Alex’s anger reached its breaking point. In a rare moment of fury, he struck Johnson across

shocked and hurt, fell to the ground from where he could only watch as Alex drove away, leaving him to grapple with the reality of his brother’s anger and

his stinging cheek, resentment bubbled within him. He blamed Emma for the rift between

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