CHAPTER 222: A DAY OF SURPRISES

Jake woke up with a start, his alarm clock blaring at 6:00 a.m. He stared at the ceiling, feeling a familiar weight in his chest. It was another day, another chance for a fight between him and Samantha. He groaned, rolled out of bed, and glanced at the clock. It was already 7:00 a.m. He needed to get to the office early. Without a second thought, he headed to the shower, the hot water barely washing away his frustration. He stood under the spray, letting the water pour over his head, hoping it would clear his mind. As he dressed in his dark blue suit and carefully knotted his tie, he couldn't shake the unease that settled over him. "Good morning, sir," the maid greeted him as he entered the kitchen. "Breakfast is ready." Jake shook his head, avoiding eye contact. "I'm not hungry," he said curtly, grabbing his briefcase from the counter. "But sir, you should eat something," the maid insisted, her brows knitting in concern. "I said I'm not hungry," Jake snapped, his tone sharper