“Kora, I can't run away and leave behind what I've worked for – my promotion, the newly acquired company. It's going to require a lot of work, my input. This is something I've been looking forward to, and now it’s finally here. I can't just leave all of it, pack my bags and run away.” He tried to sound persuasive. I felt hurt. “Kora, listen – you shouldn't overthink this. I know how much you want to leave that marriage, and I want the same thing. I still believe we'll find a way out of it without having to be on the run.” “Okay,” I said flatly. “Let me know if anything changes, but please – you know nothing, you did nothing. Just stick to that. Okay?” “Alright.” “I'll call you later in the evening.” The line beeped. I didn't feel relieved after talking to Ralph the way I thought I would, he always had an answer, but not this time. He seemed too lenient about the whole thing, convinced that nothing could go wrong, but my instinct said otherwise – trouble was looming. It was
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