Chapter 53: John

In the days following the funeral, Laia retreated into herself, her eyes filled with a sadness that tore my heart. She was quiet, barely spoke, and often retreated to our bedroom to lie down in silence. I tried everything I could to make her feel better, but nothing seemed to lift her spirits. Seeing her like this was unbearable for me, and I felt a sense of helplessness wash over me.

On the other hand, the weight of the responsibility of taking over my father-in-law's company was still too much to bear. It seemed as though every minute of every day was consumed with trying to figure out how to keep the business afloat.

The problem was compounded by the sudden disappearance of the company's secretary, who was an essential part of the business operations. I was at a loss for what to do, and the stress was becoming unbearable. I wished that there was someone I could turn to for help, but I didn't know where to start looking. The weight of the burden was almost too much t