Utterly Exhausted On my way to Sris, I looked out the ne window at the clouds.


    Suddenly, I thought of an unexpected person.


    I hadn’t seen or heard from As since the divorce proceedings concluded.


    Although he hadn’t called, I somehow felt disappointed.


    Still, I kept my distance, not wanting to get too close to him.


    Despite my efforts, I couldn’t help but wonder why he hadn’t called or even texted me.


    Strangely, I saw a missed call from him after turning my phone on when the nended.


    My mind raced, but I returned the call after some hesitation.


    As asked, “Where are you?” “I justnded in Sris,” I replied.


    “Alone?” “Yeah.” “All right safe.” His tone was distant, and he didn’t seem interested in continuing the


    conversation.” I’ll hang up now.” I was frustrated.


    As called me, yet he didn’t intend to say much.


    I was about to ask why he called, but he had already hung up.


    I sighed and pocketed my phone, feeling conflicted.


    When I met Fred this time, he seemed much better.


    He knew I had arrived and sent someone to pick me up from the airport.


    Immediately after, I went to Urban Builders, and they wasted no time holding a project coordination


    meeting.


    We discussed a detailed analysis of the uing ATL Empire project and made the necessary


    preparations.


    We also used their blueprints to draft aprehensive design and construction n.


    Then, they presented a cooperation n for mypany.


    They provided precise requirements and a well–defined direction for my work.


    I felt confident about what I was doing.


    The meetingsted untilte evening, and we had dinner in the meeting room.


    Afterward, Fred sent me to the hotel they had arranged for me.


    I epted their hospitality.


    My schedule was tight, with only two days in Sris.


    I had to return to Foswood the following afternoon.


    I was exhausted after taking a shower.


    I hadn’t experienced such an intense schedule since birthing Ava.


    was grateful my parents were with me, and my dad’s health had somewhat improved.


    I would have Amid everything, I became overwhelmed.


    Dealing with Tanum Corporation’s takeover had mentally and physically drained me.


    I had pushed myself, determined not to make any mistakes.


    However, I was desperate for assistance.


    My once–bustlingpany now felt lonely, and I grew increasingly anxious.


    Although I expected disruption upon reiming mypany, I hadn’t anticipated such a massive shift.


    Matthew’s actions had pulled a rug from underneath me.


    10 clients he I wasn’t concerned about I was confident in my previous rtionships.


    Still, the supplier side of things was more challenging.


    Matthew had handled it since Tanum Corporation’s establishment, making it my weakness.


    The remaining staff from the previous marketing department was minimal, and I had tasked them with


    maintaining supplier rtions.


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    However, I knew they weren’t confident in my takeover.


    It slowed my progress.


    I worked hard to maintain rtionships with suppliers.


    I could only afford about four hours of sleep each night.


    After today’s three–hour flight, I dived into intense work.


    It was close to 11 p.m.


    now, and I had reached my limit.


    I wanted to call home but realized it was toote.


    My parents and Ava must’ve slept already.


    I knew I had a busy day ahead when I thought about finalizing details with Fred tomorrow and returning


    home the day after.


    I had to sign the contract with ATL Empire in two days and outsource the agreement with Ardora


    Construction.


    Soon, I went to sleep.


    I didn’t know how much time had passed when a series of knocks on the door startled me awake.


    I sat up with a racing heart, wondering who it was.