I left the restaurant feeling fresh and different. I acted in a way that was more serious than usual when talking to the employees. Even though I've been in charge of the company and got new things for five years, this is the first time I'm personally fixing a problem. Normally, I'd ask Sophie or other trusted employees to handle these things, but today, it's surprising. I had never felt as determined in my job before, as I always thought my efforts were in vain. However, today was different, and I sensed a transformation within myself, as if I had shed my old identity.
Fueled by this newfound determination, I hopped into my car and drove almost two hours straight to the beach located below our family's rest house – a place where my parents and I often enjoyed picnics. The journey was a f
