Abigail noticed the helplessness in Luna's eyes.
"What happened between you and Josh?" Abigail asked immediately.
Luna lowered her gaze and remained silent for a long time before slowly saying, "I think... being in a relationship is exhausting. It's completely different from before, and I'm growing weary of it."
Abigail was taken aback by her words. She sat beside Luna and embraced her, asking, "Is it his fault? Or has he changed?"
"I don't know. I feel like the more familiar we become, the less it feels like the good old days. It doesn't feel as great as it used to be..." Luna uttered softly. Lately, she had been arguing frequently with Josh. On one hand, she had too many tasks to handle at the company, yet he wanted her to spend more time with him.
Due to that, she felt overwhelmed and frustrated.
Whenever she finally took time out to have a meal with him, he would be occupied with something else. It felt like it was unavoidable that they were growing apart.
"I'm back now. You should try to work things out with him. Maybe you haven't experienced the stage of balancing work and relationships yet, so you're feeling overwhelmed. If work is making you tired, I can hire a manager immediately. What do you think?" Abigail patted Luna's arm and comforted her softly.
"Abigail, I feel so useless right now. It's like I have no value anymore." Panic was evident in Luna's voice. "Ever since the incident at the company, I've been doubting my own abilities. In the end, I feel like I have no value to L.Moon anymore. I shouldn't have neglected the company for so long when I was with him. Now that I'm managing it, everything feels unfamiliar."
"If you can't balance your relationship and work, then choose only one. Talk to Josh about it. He works hard because he wants to buy a house and save money for marriage as well as for future children. What about you? What are you working for?" Abigail asked her.
Luna had lost herself now.
She had never made such a mistake before, and this time, it had caused her great frustration. She began to feel lost. At the same time, her relationship with Josh was also in trouble, which only made her feel even more useless.
"What would you do in my situation?" Luna turned her head to look at her friend.
"I enjoy my work, and I enjoy designing. Even if I'm busy, I will always prioritize my work. Even though Sean is great now and we may get married in the future, I must keep my work to reflect my value." Abigail always had clear goals.
From the moment she decided to get divorced, she knew her choice.
"Alright. I'll think about it," Luna uttered.
"I'm about to meet the owner of Charm. You should look for Josh. Take some time to rest and adjust your mindset as well. Don't overthink," Abigail comforted warmly.
7 million was not a number they couldn't afford, but the psychological burden of making such a mistake could easily crush Luna and make her doubt her abilities.
Abigail regretted not calling Luna more often just to check up on her. If she had done that, Luna wouldn't have suffered so much during this time.
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