Michael had often asked Winnie if she needed help, but she never would say a word.Winnie was stubborn to the core. Even if she could seek assistance, she refused to owe anyone a favor—especially not Michael. She had always told him, in no uncertain terms, that he was the one person she could never be indebted to.Even now, Michael still couldn't understand why she had been so merciless all those years ago, abandoning him so completely. After all the years of shared memories, she couldn't love him, yet could she truly watch him suffer?Once Winnie stepped out of the car, Michael remained still for a moment. A ripple of emotion passed through him, subtle as a shadow, then quietly dissolved into the night.…Three days later, the morning sky was clear, the sun bright and sharp.Inside the Morrison Group building, the early shift had just begun. Ethan stepped out of the elevator, striding confidently down the hall, exchanging friendly smiles and nods with the staff. His polished, po
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