I turned on my heel and walked away, feeling a mixture of frustration and resignation.
When I reached downstairs, Susan was already preparing breakfast. She invited me to join her, but my mind was elsewhere. As I drove to the company, I couldn’t shake the ridiculousness of my situation.
Chris and Hailey had been childhood sweethearts, a romance that had flared up briefly during college before Hailey left for an opportunity abroad, effectively ending their relationship. Despite everything, Chris had remained like a loyal puppy, waiting for her return. It was absurd that he was still so entangled in her orbit, even after all this time.
The thought that he had reverted to being her devoted follower was almost laughable. I found myself questioning why I had ever expected anything different from him.
My mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions, but the demands of work waited for no one. As I stepped into the office, the assistant was already stationed by the door, ready to report on the day's agenda.
"Miss Walker, you’re here," she greeted me, her tone filled with a mix of respect and anticipation. She began her briefing, but I interrupted her mid-sentence.