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.

the paperwork on his desk. "Thank you for sharing your story," he said quietly.

picking my bag up off of the floor. My

at home in Mountainview, with

work in an environment with someone like Mila, and besides, my wife is pregnant. I belong

his features. It was clear that he didn't want me to go, but neither of us had much of a choice. He stood,

Enzo," he said. "You could have

against the sudden sting in my eyes and shook his hand. "Thank you, Tim.

with that, I turned and walked away from the future

already felt endless, and now I was stuck here

bar sat nearly empty save a few other early afternoon patrons

Perfect.

bourbon, neat. The bartender placed the glass down without a word. I swirled the caramel liquid around in

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