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.

a cigarette, a rare sign of stress. Johnson stood silently, not daring to interrupt. However, his curiosity got the

didn’t… demand money from us, did she?” Johnson ventured, his

words. “What did you see her take?” he questioned, his disappointment in

and contempt for Emma. He painted her as a schemer,

on nothing but conjecture and prejudice. He realized with a heavy heart how

of entitlement boiled over. “Where do you think all this comes from, Johnson? It’s because of my hard work. We’re no different from anyone else. It’s only our circumstances that have changed,” Alex said, his voice

to swallow. He saw now how his negligence had

its breaking point. In a rare moment of fury, he struck Johnson across the face

hurt, fell to the ground from where he could only watch as Alex drove away, leaving him to grapple with the reality of

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

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