Love Under Fire
he asked, his voice laden with a false concern that almost sounded like a provocation.
"Yes, everything’s great," I replied, forcing a smile that I knew probably looked more like a grimace. "I’m just a bit tired. I haven’t been sleeping well lately."
Bruce was beside me, engrossed in his tablet, completely oblivious to the environment around the table. His eyes, glued to the screen, were a picture of disdain and disinterest, reflecting the way he treated the people around him. He was more involved in his financial transactions and illicit schemes than in any genuine human interaction. His contempt was palpable, and I knew that if he was indifferent to the conversation, it was only because he
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