The Silent Goodbye
No one knew when it could reopen.
Benjamin approached, wanting to offer some words of comfort, but nothing came.
He, who could speak circles around anyone in business, now stood helpless and mute in front of her.
Before he could speak, Nissa lifted her phone. Her eyes were dull, expression gray.
On the screen was a single sentence. "Did you do this?"
Benjamin froze.
She suspected him?
He could not believe it.
A wave of cold ran through his chest, his heart gripped by grief, anger, and emptiness.