Meanwhile, Julian didn’t go home.He left the restaurant and drove straight back to the hospital, the afternoon sun still high and unbothered above the city. Traffic flowed as it always did. People crossed streets. Life continued, unaware that something had fractured quietly inside him.The private elevator took him up without interruption. No nurses. No interns whispering. No curious glances. Just the low hum of machinery that enclosed him. He pocketed his both hands, his eyes shut, his foot tapping rhythmically, a little chuckle started, turned into a minute laugh. Then his smile disappeared. At the ding of the doors opening, he opened his eyes as well. Julian stepped into his office.The daylight spilling through the floor-to-ceiling windows kissed him. He didn't admire the view, instead his jacket came off first, draped carefully over the chair. His watch followed, placed face-up on the desk, aligned perfectly with the edge.Only then did he loosen his tie.Step after step, Jul
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