The Astonishing Dax Edmund

Chapter 23

Despite the challenges he faced with Octavian and his dedication to the community project, Dax's biggest battle was with himself. He struggled to move on from his marriage to Allora, unable to shake the memory of their happier times together. Even though he tried to bury himself in work to forget, the scars of their heartbreak were slow to heal. He felt hesitant to open his heart to anyone new, terrified of more pain.

One evening, as he sat alone in his office reviewing project documents, Shannon noticed the sadness that clouded Dax's eyes. She approached him, her voice gentle but concerned. "Dax, I can see you're carrying a heavy burden. You can't keep avoiding your feelings about Allora."

Dax sighed, his shoulders slumping. "Shannon, you're right. It's just... Every time I close my eyes, I see her smile, I hear her laughter. I thought by pouring my heart into this project, I could move on, but it's not that easy."

Shannon placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "Dax, healing takes