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shake off the feeling of overwhelming dread that consumed him that morning. The discussion he had just engaged in with his friend and Family Doctor Marcus, had left him reeli

knocked on his door, he snapped out of his daze and barked, "Yes, Emma, what do you want?" His tone was sharper than he intended

his mind off the looming crisis. "I thought I said the full files on The Taylors case," he replied

ed, "So now, I should leave? Make up your mind, sir." Williams was taken aback, he tried to explain but she excused herself. She replied sharply, " I have brought the files jus

again and be wished he could escape to his farm, far away from the pressures of running a successful law firm. The peaceful sanctuar

hroughout the day and she didn't want to be the target of his frustrations. She couldn't help but wonder what had ca

to be enveloped in a somber atmosphere. She passed by May's desk, who looked up from her laptop with conce

relieved as they went out in troops, Emma soon found herself Walking side by side with May just as she begged her to spill it. May said she heard from the grapevine that Hardca

Emma r

May said with smiles on her face as if she has just revealed an information that could save the world. Emma looked c

hanging over everyone's heads. The normal buzzing energy of the office was replaced with hushed conversations

e the constant reminders of the crisis he was facing. The once vibrant colors on the walls seemed dull

rds Williams' office. She knew she had to talk to him, to find out what was really going on and probably apologize for her attitu

xhaustion. He silently motioned for Emma to come in. She

gize for my behavior earlier. I'm afraid I'm dealing wit

o for him to open up even just a little, meant something significant must be happening. "

wish there was, Emma. But this is something I must face a

ite their rocky relationship, she couldn't help but feel a deep sense of compassion for the ma

u, sir," Emma finally replied softl

g her gaze with a flicker

I appreciate you

was determined to find out what was troubling her boss and, if possible, help him through whatever storm he was facing. A little part of her wondered

embark on would change everything, not just for he

was wrong. He had been up late the night before, trying to make sense of the files, but he was still at a loss. He was supposed to present the quarterly report to the board of di

do something to about it, but he didn't know where to start. His thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door. A

e waiting for him to make a mistake. He took a seat at the head of the table and began to speak. "I know you're all waiting for me to present the quarterly report, but befor

William took a deep breath. "I'm still committed to the success of this case, but I need to find a time for my personal life. I'm not sure how I'm going to do that yet, but I promise you, I'll figure it out. In the meantime, I'd like to ask for your patience and understanding as I make this transition." William looked around the table, meeting the e