Sandra's voice came through the phone, urgent and uneasy, shattering the calm I had managed to hold onto."Hey, it's me, Sandra."There was a tremor in her tone, as if she were facing some major crisis. "The investors for the rescue team pulled out all of a sudden. They're saying it's my fault. Steven, please, you have to help me—I need you to bring in the funding."A bitter laugh escaped me. The woman I had once given everything to was now asking for help in that same arrogant, demanding tone, right when she needed me most.I had thought long and hard before deciding to divorce her. During those days, her indifference and betrayal had cut through me like a blade, deep and unrelenting.And now, what made her think I would care about her problems?"Sandra, we're divorced. Why would I get involved in your mess?"My voice was edged with indifference, but there was also a hint of helplessness. "Besides, weren't you the one who drove me away? And now that you're in trouble, you come
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