Chapter 11 When Memory Returns

Naomi was rushed to the hospital again.The same room. The same bed. Only this time, she was carried in unconscious.The doctor said it was a mild concussion, combined with the relapse of a previous head injury. It could lead to memory confusion. Whether she would wake up, and when, remained uncertain.Tristan had been taken away by the police, suspected of stealing commercial secrets and causing intentional harm. Even though the attempt had failed, the charges were serious enough.I stayed at the hospital through the night.Not to take care of her, but to confirm her condition the moment she woke.…Early the next morning, sunlight filtered through the curtains and fell across the hospital bed.Naomi's fingers twitched. Then, slowly, she opened her eyes. She stared at the ceiling for a long time before turning her head, her gaze landing on me where I sat on the sofa.I looked back at her.For a moment, neither of us spoke. The air seemed to freeze between us."You're awake,

Chapter 12 No Turning Back

Three days later, Alder Co.'s stock hit the daily limit down.The old men on the board could no longer sit still. They bombarded Naomi with calls one after another. As for me, I simply turned off my phone and flew to an island for a vacation.By the time I returned—after a full week of sun and sea—I had barely stepped out of the airport when Naomi stopped me.In just one week, she looked like she had aged a decade. Her face was drawn and lifeless, her eyes sunken, her expensive tailored suit wrinkled and hanging loosely on her frame. She reeked faintly of cigarettes and alcohol.As I pushed my suitcase out, Celine reached over to take my bag from me.When Naomi saw that, the dullness in her eyes shattered, turning red almost instantly as she lunged forward. "Don't touch him!"Celine raised a hand and blocked the incoming blow with ease, her expression calm. "Ms. Alder, have some self-respect."Naomi stared at me, her voice hoarse, like she had swallowed sand. "Connor, are you re

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Chapter 11 When Memory Returns

Chapter 12 No Turning Back