Chapter 30

Katie's POV

As the months passed, I watched with pride as Alex's company continued to thrive. His hard work and determination had paid off, and he had become one of the most successful businessmen in the world.

But as much as I admired his success, I also saw how much it demanded from him. He worked long hours, traveled frequently, and was constantly under pressure to make the right decisions.

One night, as we sat together in our bedroom, I spoke up. "Alex, I know how much you love your work, but I worry about how much it's taking from you. You're working so hard, and I don't want you to burn out."

He looked at me, concern etched in his face. "I know, Katie. But I can't slow down now. There's too much at stake."

"I understand that," I said. "But I also know how important it is to take care of yourself. You can't keep going like this forever."

He nodded slowly, and for a moment, we sat in silence. Then he spoke again. "Katie, there's something I need to tell you. Something that's been