"Mr. Felix, I can explain everything. Please listen to me for a moment."
Victoria's voice was soft, almost a whisper, as she stood before Felix's office door. But the man didn't even look up from the pile of documents he was reading. The only response he gave was a cold sentence.
"I'm busy, Victoria."
It was the third time today she had tried to speak. And for the third time, Felix chose to walk away, as if her presence were no more than a faint shadow behind the office glass, always moving but never acknowledged.
Since learning of Victoria's intention to terminate her pregnancy without telling anyone, especially him, Felix had changed. No more playful banter after meetings. No more glances in the hallway followed by a small smile. There was only silence. Quiet. Cold.
Victoria knew th
