Chapter 23
Kai stared at his phone, the unanswered message a stark reminder of his broken promise. He'd told Zara he'd text, after their intimate morning, a promise he'd intended to keep. But the day had spiraled out of control, a relentless onslaught of meetings, urgent deadlines, and unexpected complications. The weight of his workload had pressed down on him, stealing his attention and consuming his time. He ran a hand over his tired eyes, the faint glow of the office monitor reflecting in their weary depths. He'd genuinely meant to reach out. He'd wanted to. He'd replayed the morning in his head countless times, the lingering warmth of their shared moments a sharp contrast to the cold, sterile environment of his office. He knew he'd messed up. He'd been so caught up in the demands of his job th
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