Chapter 169: Loneliness.

He had never felt so alone in his life. The villa, once a symbol of his success and status, now felt like a hollow shell, A reminder of all that was missing in his life. As the darkness closed in around him Henry's thoughts remained fixed on Jennifer, the secretary who had left an indelible mark on his heart. He wondered if he would ever see her again and if he would ever have the chance to make things right. The silence was deafening, A stark contrast to the bustle of the office, where Jennifer's presence had always been a constant. Henry's mind raced with questions, doubts, and fears. Had he lost his chance with her? Had he driven her away for good? As the night wore on Henry's loneliness only deepened, a stark reminder of the emptiness that had been lurking beneath the surface all along. Henry stumbled and staggered, his feet feeling like lead weights as he struggled to stand. He grasped the armrest of his chair, pulling himself up with a Herculean effort. His legs tr