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In the quiet of his office, Alex brooded over the revelations of the day. Turning to Collins, he asked, "Did Emma really do so much for me?"

Collins hesitated, caught off guard by the question. "She managed a lot, sir. Mostly through indirect means, like informing me about your meals and medications."

Alex's frustration was evident. "Why wasn't I told about this?"

Collins, feeling unjustly blamed, explained, "I tried, sir. But you always stopped me at the mention of her name."

Alex fell silent, realizing his own role in overlooking Emma's efforts.

Later, as Alex and Collins walked past a group of employees, they overheard them discussing Emma. "We haven't seen her lately. She always looked out for the boss," one employee said wistfully.

Alex listened, a mixture of surprise and regret washing over him. It was clear that Emma's absence was felt by everyone, n

24&nbsp; Distrust and Deception

Alex arrived at the hospital, his mind racing with thoughts of Bella. The chaos at her room, with onlookers and medical staff crowding the area, immediately caught his attention.

"What's going on here?" he demanded, his voice cutting through the murmurs of the crowd.

Startled by his presence, the onlookers dispersed quickly, leaving the hallway eerily quiet. Alex entered Bella's room, his frustration mounting at the disarray. The mess was a clear sign of a struggle or an outburst.

He found Bella huddled in a corner, sobbing. Her distress seemed genuine, but Alex couldn't help but feel a twinge of suspicion.

"What happened here, Bella?" he asked, his voice softening despite his doubts.

Bella recounted the morning's events – the reporters' invasion, their probing questions, her panicked reaction. Her version of events painted her as a victim, overwhelm

22&nbsp; Reflections and Realizations

Exhausted after a long half-day at the hospital, Alex decided against returning to the office, opting to rest at home instead. As he lay in bed, his thoughts inevitably drifted to Emma and the myriad ways she had meticulously managed his life, ensuring his comfort and well-being. The realization that her absence had left a significant void in his daily routine was inescapable.

Tossing and turning, Alex wrestled with memories of their intimate moments, each recollection tightening the knot of pain in his chest. He knew that Emma's decision to divorce was final, leaving no room for reconciliation. Resigned, he forced himself to set aside these thoughts for the night, eventually finding rest.

The next morning, Alex returned to work early, facing a packed schedule compounded by yesterday's unattended tasks. Around mid-morning, his assistant Collins an

23&nbsp; A Wake-Up Call

In the quiet of his office, Alex brooded over the revelations of the day. Turning to Collins, he asked, "Did Emma really do so much for me?"

Collins hesitated, caught off guard by the question. "She managed a lot, sir. Mostly through indirect means, like informing me about your meals and medications."

Alex's frustration was evident. "Why wasn't I told about this?"

Collins, feeling unjustly blamed, explained, "I tried, sir. But you always stopped me at the mention of her name."

Alex fell silent, realizing his own role in overlooking Emma's efforts.

Later, as Alex and Collins walked past a group of employees, they overheard them discussing Emma. "We haven't seen her lately. She always looked out for the boss," one employee said wistfully.

Alex listened, a mixture of surprise and regret washing over him. It was clear that Emma's absence was felt by everyone, not just him.

Collins, sensing the change in Alex, warned the staff against discussi

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