Between Us and the Stars
I needed to focus on the company before I could give her my full attention.
**The Pressure Builds**
Days turned into weeks, and the crisis only deepened. I found myself working late into the night, often skipping meals and avoiding social interactions. My friends, including Luke and Gabriel, tried to reach out, but all I could think about was the mounting pressure.
“Jarren, you need to take a break,” Luke urged one evening as we sat in my office. “You’re burning the candle at both ends.”
“I can’t,” I replied, frustration creeping into my voice. “If I don’t fix this, I’ll lose everything. And I can’t let my family down.”
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