Her lips are pulled thinly, it's obvious that Christian's unpleasant exit hurt her deeply.

She shuts her eyes, but she notices a warmness next to her, Angus is now standing by her side.

"That fool messed up everything that we've worked so hard for." He sighs.

"Yeah." She rubs her eyes. "But it's okay, we are going to recover."

She opens her eyes to see, but he has his fix on her like he is trying to read her emotions.

"It's not your fault, you know. Christian is just… he is not what we perceived him to be."

"Well, maybe it is." She looks to the ceiling hopelessly. "I should have been more careful, I think I let him get to me."

Angus puts his hand on her shoulder to comfort her.

"Like you said, everything will be alright. Call Lorenzo, let's know the next step."

*****

Angus drives home when the sun has risen and most people are starting to go about their daily business.

Angus hardly slept a wink last night, but he has no desire to find his bed as he drives.

His heart is occu

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