Chapter 43 The proposal

As Alex sat at his desk, trying to focus on work, a wave of guilt washed over him. The memory of his outburst with Lisa earlier in the day lingered in his mind, clouding his thoughts, and making it difficult to concentrate on the tasks at hand. He knew he had been harsh and impulsive, and the regret weighed heavily on his shoulders. The meeting that followed only added to Alex's distraction. His mind kept drifting back to Lisa, imagining her tear-streaked face after their argument. “Abby, do I have another meeting?” “You don’t have any meeting, sir however you do have a dinner with Mr. Christian.” “Tell him to reschedule. I have something more important things to do.” “Of course, sir. I will inform Mr. Christian about it.” Around six in the evening, unable to shake off his remorse, Alex decided to call it a day and headed home earlier than usual. As he drove, the roads blurred beneath his contemplative gaze. Guilt gnawed at him, and he couldn't bear the thought of being the cau