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.

sign of stress. Johnson stood silently, not daring to

from us, did she?” Johnson ventured, his tone laced with suspicion

Johnson’s audacity, couldn’t believe the venom in his brother’s words. “What did you see her

He painted her as a schemer, someone out to take advantage

conjecture and prejudice. He realized with a heavy heart how little he knew his

“Where do you think all this comes from, Johnson? It’s because of my hard work. We’re no different from

to swallow. He saw now how his negligence

reached its breaking point. In a rare moment of fury, he struck

from where he could only watch as Alex drove away, leaving him to grapple with

his feet and stood there, one hand to his face to nurse his stinging cheek, resentment bubbled within him.

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