CHAPTER FIFTY SIX: DISTANCE

The tension between Sarah and Axel had reached its peak, and Axel knew they needed to address the elephant in the room. With a heavy heart, he called Sarah into his office one afternoon, the weight of their unspoken feelings hanging heavy in the air. "Sarah, please sit down," Axel said, his voice tinged with seriousness as he gestured to the chair opposite his desk. Sarah took a seat, her heart pounding in her chest as she waited for Axel to speak. She knew what was coming, but that didn't make it any easier to hear. "I think we need to address what happened between us," Axel began, his tone grave. "That kiss... it was a mistake. We need to forget about it and move on." Sarah's heart sank as she listened to Axel's words. She had been hoping for a different outcome, but deep down, she knew he was right. Their relationship was strictly professional, and they couldn't afford to let their personal feelings get in the way. "I understand," Sarah said quietly, trying to keep her emotions