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.

I hesitated for just a moment longer, steeling

Tim

flashing across his rugged features. He crossed the room in three long strides, checking

genuine smile tugged at my lips as I returned Tim's strong handshake. Over the past months I had come to respect Tim so much, not just as a boss, but as a man. I hated the idea of letting him down, especially when I

had to say so much

across from his desk as he reclaimed his own seat. Concern furrowed his brow and he

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

drew in a deep

sorry I didn't let you know ahead of time, but I had no choice," I said. "I needed to talk to you. In person." Tim furrowed his brow slightly.

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 given her

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