Chapter 43

• "Have you lost your mind?" I asked in a rather high tone.
• The words left my mouth sharper than I intended, echoing slightly in the hallway like a slap. I could feel the weight of the entire morning collapsing into that one outburst, all the stress, pressure, and unspoken emotions. For a moment, I even wondered why he had this effect on me after all these years. My chest felt tight, a familiar frustration rising like a wave wanting to spill over. My heartbeat drummed loudly, betraying how easily he could still get under my skin.
• His jaw clenched. "I just want a progress regarding the hotel."