Chapter 22: Hating Myself Warrick The sound of Cassandra's footsteps walking away echoed in my ears like an endless refrain. The feeling of loss and despair overwhelmed me as I watched her disappear into the airport. An immense emptiness filled my chest, a void that nothing could fill. I knew I had lost her, and it was tearing me apart inside. With each step I took towards the exit, it felt like the world was crumbling around me. She grew smaller and smaller as she walked away, and I could only watch as my heart burned with pain. I reached my car after some time, struggling to find the strength to walk. When I finally gathered enough strength, I approached the car where my assistant was waiting. I asked him to leave because I wanted to be alone, and I would drive myself. I sat behind th