From “Clingy” to Gone My Independence Was His Biggest Regret novel Chapter 52

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

he Montgomery family officially declared bankruptcy.

hloe was fired from the research institute and faced prosecution.

1. tr. Montgomery became bedridden with illness.

lexander was desperate, and with nowhere to turn, he tossed aside the last shred of his dignity.

te kept showing up outside Sterling Corporation, begging to see me.

le even knelt there, not caring about how ridiculous he looked, slapping himself, crying, begging for forgiveness over and over.

tanding at the floor–to–ceiling windows on the top floor, I could occasionally see that tiny, blurred figure below.

velyn asked quietly:

Ms. Sterling, should I send someone to handle this?”

No need.”

turned away from the window.

He made his choices. Now he lives with the consequences.”

fter the storm passed, Sterling Corporation grew tighter than ever, and business started expanding even faster.

he day everything settled, I gave myself a break.

ly long–tense nerves needed to relax.

t the end of the boardwalk, on a relatively calm stretch of beach.

golden retriever was anxiously trotting back and forth on the sand, occasionally stopping to gaze toward the ocean, letting out soft whimpers.

t wore a collar but had no owner in sight.

fter hesitating, I walked over.

Hey there, little guy, can’t find your owner?”

crouched down and ruffled its fluffy head–surprisingly soft.

seemed to understand me, whimpering louder and gently pawing at my hand.

Don’t worry, maybe your owner will be here soon.”

soothed it quietly, feeling unexpectedly calm myself.

Goldie!”

A cheerful male voice called out.

The golden retriever by my legs immediately perked up its ears and barked excitedly.

The man crouched down, tightly hugging the dog that bounded into his arms.

He stood up and walked toward me, his smile genuine and warm.

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Chapter 8

Tm Leo Grant. He was chasing some seabird, and before I knew it poof, gone. Bad me freaking out

“Lleaner Sterling

Goldie barked cooperatively, wagging his tail even more enthusiastically.

We stood by the ocean like that, chatting casually.

Later, I’d occasionally drive out here.

Goldie was always the first to spot my car, running over excitedly.

ventually, we’d walk together along the long coastline, Goldie between us.

Jew beginnings are probably like this.

n some unguarded moment, in familiar or strange scenery.

Meeting something unexpected that makes you willingly stop in your tracks.

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