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Elena's POV

All the paths we walked didn't teach us how to walk. And I get proof of this when I leave Aaron's office and he just lets me go. Not because it's melodramatic or anything like that, but I leave because I understand that there's nothing more that can be done.

I walk aimlessly at first, but when I notice that Andrea is watching me, I give her a weak smile and head for the bathroom. I do not have the emotional conditions to put on a businesswoman's hat and enter a meeting room.

I close and lock the door behind me after entering the room too big for a bathroom. But no one would be able to expect anything less from GEH.

I lean against the door and sigh. I try to control my breathing compromised by anxiety, but the attempt is in vain.

I run my hands through my hair and throw some strands to the side, which makes my look more casual. The colorless gloss on the lips offsets the exaggeration of red in the clothes, creating a confident but still reserved woman.

I leave the bathroom