Scars Of A Broken Bond

Switching the subject, Tyrone asked, “How’s Evelyn adjusting to her new role at the branch company?”

Caught off guard, Theo responded, “Thank you for your concern. She’s adapting well.”

Without adding anything further, Theo ended the call.

Tyrone stared thoughtfully at his phone screen.

Theo and Evelyn were relatives. Theo held the position of vice president, while Evelyn was a director.

Evelyn’s unexpected transfer from headquarters, regardless of her success at the branch, made it challenging for her to attain real authority.

Theo’s resentment because of Evelyn’s transfer was likely the reason he targeted Sabrina.

phone in hand,

had taken its toll, and fatigue was setting in.

tranquility as the clock

sliver of moonlight peeked through the curtain, illuminating the room just enough to see the two

silence was broken by the shrill ringing of the phone, its sound amplified

up the call. As

rest unless it was

Blakely, there’s been

Galilea started to circulate, and yet it remained the town’s favorite topic. No matter the news about Galilea, Sabrina’s

a few days ago, and predictably, her followers once