26 Reckoning and Disillusionment

26 Reckoning and Disillusionment

Alex stood firm, his resolve unshaken as he addressed Bella. “I’ll help you this one last time. After this, you’re on your own. Move abroad, rebuild your life. Our paths won’t cross again,” he stated, his voice devoid of any warmth.

Turning his attention to Johnson, who had accompanied Bella to the hospital, Alex’s gaze was sharp and probing. Johnson, sensing the scrutiny, grew increasingly nervous.

“Why are you here?” Alex asked, his tone implying he already knew the answer wouldn’t satisfy him.

Johnson, fumbling for words, tried to assure his brother of his good behavior, but Alex was unconvinced. Without another word, he motioned for Johnson to follow him outside.

Johnson stood silently, not daring to interrupt. However, his curiosity got the better

true about you and Emma? She didn’t… demand money from us, did she?” Johnson ventured, his tone laced with suspicion and scorn.

words. “What did you see her take?” he

He painted her as

but conjecture and prejudice.

from, Johnson? It’s because of my hard work. We’re no different from anyone else. It’s only our circumstances that have changed,” Alex said, his voice rising.

bitter pill to swallow. He saw

its breaking point. In a rare moment of fury, he struck Johnson across the face a physical manifestation of his disillusionment

he could only watch as Alex drove away, leaving him to grapple with the reality of his brother’s anger and the consequences of his own misguided beliefs.

hand to his face to nurse his stinging cheek, resentment bubbled within him. He blamed Emma for the rift between him and his

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