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.

"Thank you for sharing your story," he said quietly. "I'll... I'll investigate the matter

My decision had already been made; I had told my story, and

taught me that for now, my place was at home in Mountainview, with my pregnant wife. The broad strides in my career could

stiffly, "I can't continue to work in an environment with someone like Mila, and besides, my wife is

clear that he didn't want me to go, but neither of us had

see you go, Enzo," he said. "You could have been

against the sudden sting in my eyes

from the

the hotel. The day already felt endless, and now I was stuck here in this city, just yearning for home. I needed

few

Perfect.

placed the glass down

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