The days following the scandal seemed to blur together, a chaotic whirlwind of media frenzy and public speculation. I couldn't escape the constant updates and headlines that seemed to follow me everywhere I went. Even my workplace offered no respite, as colleagues whispered and exchanged knowing glances in the corridors.
After another grueling day at the law firm, I found myself still consumed by thoughts of Timothy. I was going to speak to him, sooner or later. Inevitably, I would also have to mention that I’d actually met with Linda before everything fell apart.
With a sigh, I grabbed my bag and headed for the exit.
As I stepped out of the glass doors of the law firm, the bustling city greeted me with its usual chaotic energy. The weight of the day's work still clung to me, but my
