Chapter 0681

Enzo

The flight had felt endless. Between fitful attempts at sleep and staring absently out the window, my mind raced in endless circles. What would I say to Tim? How would he react? Would he even believe me over his trusted team doctor, Mila, who he had known for years?

By the time the plane landed, my mouth felt bone dry.

"We have arrived at our destination," the pilot announced through the intercom. "Thank you for flying with us, and enjoy your stay."

I hurried through the terminal, the sound of my pounding heart drowning out the ambient noise. With my carry-on clutched in my hand, I didn't even bother to check into the hotel first; I simply called a cab straight to Tim's office, not wanting to waste any time.

I needed to get this over with.

myself outside Tim's office. I hesitated for just a moment longer,

Tim

from behind his large oak desk, a look of surprise flashing across his rugged features. He crossed the room in

had come to respect Tim so much, not

had to say so

reclaimed his own seat. Concern furrowed his brow and

here?" he asked, then paused, his eyes scanning my face. "God, Enzo, it everything alright? You look

deep breath. No

no choice," I said. "I needed to talk to you. In person."

I could manage, I recounted the full story. How Mila had given me a drink at the bar that seemed to be laced with something. How, when I had stopped drinking and left, she then showed up at my hotel the next morning, claiming that Tim had

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