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.

Alex lit a cigarette, a rare sign of stress. Johnson stood silently, not daring to

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

Johnson’s audacity, couldn’t believe the venom in his brother’s words. “What did you see her take?” he questioned, his disappointment in

her as a schemer, someone

at the extent of Johnson’s animosity towards Emma, based on nothing but conjecture and prejudice. He realized with a heavy heart how little he

all this comes from, Johnson? It’s because of my hard work. We’re no different from anyone else. It’s only our

spoiled Johnson was a bitter pill to swallow. He

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

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

one hand to his face to nurse his stinging cheek, resentment bubbled within him. He blamed Emma

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