Cheating

He inquired, "What's between you and Elijah?!"

"I happen to be your investor in your company. Why do you ask in such a manner? Elijah and I share a strong friendship and a purely professional relationship. There is nothing more to it!"

The words that reached my ears left me in disbelief. I had convinced myself that there was an unspoken connection between them, especially considering how Hannah had been behaving around Elijah. However, if her words were true, then I had clearly misjudged the situation.

A sense of relief washed over me, knowing that my suspicions were baseless.

"I apologize, Hannah. I suppose I was just being overly suspicious," I confessed, feeling a tinge of embarrassment.

"Don't worry, Samantha. I understand. It must be challenging for you to witness someone you care about in such a state," Hannah responded sympathetically.

With a grateful nod, I appreciated her understanding. Once our conversation concluded, I returned to Elijah's room, enveloped in a serene sense