Lahat ng Kabanata ng Divorce Finally Made Him Break: Kabanata 311 - Kabanata 313

I stayed where I was, the words leaving my mouth before my mind could catch up. "If I don't leave, will you stay with me?"Timothy fell silent for a moment, then replied with just a few words. "Take care of yourself."He turned and headed toward the helipad, and I smiled with quiet acceptance, knowing deep down that this had always been his choice.Suddenly, the alarm sounded again. Everyone was buzzing with questions. They had just said that the aftershocks would come at night, so why was one happening now?I looked around but couldn't see Christine. I had no idea how she was doing. Then I remembered my laptop. It was still at the base, storing all the photos and footage I had taken over the past two days. Clinging to a sliver of hope, I ran to the shelter to retrieve it.I never expected the aftershock to hit so fast or so violently. Even the few buildings still standing began to sway violently. The instant a deafening crash tore through the shelter's roof, I felt death closer t

I had known Timothy for 20 years. I thought we were closer than anyone else, but he had never truly understood me.Over the next few days, Isaac stayed by my side. He wasn't a man of many words, but he would always appear when I needed him most. When I struggled carrying my camera up the hill, he would take the heaviest equipment from me without hesitation. When an interview hit a roadblock, a few calm, precise words from him were enough to clear everything up. His quiet, composed presence smoothed over every problem.It wasn't until the aftershocks had stopped entirely and the authorities officially declared Jervia safe that Isaac spoke. "I should head back. There's still a lot waiting for me in Seavale."I froze for a moment, then asked instinctively, "What about your client? Aren't you still looking for them?"A soft smile touched Isaac's lips, warm and steady, like sunlight breaking through after rain. "No. Take care of yourself while you're here. Once this is over, come back