Chapter 0682

Finally, Tim let out a long sigh. "You know I'll have to look into this," he said. "I can't just take your story at face value, Enzo. And without proof..."

I studied my hands, unable to meet his pained gaze. This was just as bad as I had imagined.

"I know," I finally said. "And I don't blame you for not believing me."

"Look at me, Enzo,"

I forced myself to comply. Tim's eyes bored intensely into mine. "I want to believe you. And if this is truly what happened, I'm so very sorry."

Profound relief washed over me at his words. He wasn't being unreasonable, at least. That was all I had really hoped for.

his desk. "Thank you for sharing your story," he said quietly. "I'll... I'll investigate the matter and get back to

shook my head. I stood, picking my bag up off of the floor. My decision had already been made; I had told my story, and I

me that for now, my place was at home in Mountainview,

work in an environment with someone like Mila, and besides, my wife is pregnant. I belong with her, not

to go, but neither of us

you go, Enzo," he said. "You could have been a great asset to

sting in my eyes and shook his hand.

that, I turned and walked away from the future

felt endless, and now I was stuck here in this city, just yearning for home. I needed a stiff drink and

save a few

Perfect.

onto the barstool furthest from the entrance and ordered a double bourbon, neat. The bartender placed the glass down without a word. I swirled the caramel liquid around

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