The Goodbye That Never Was

would break both their hearts. She left a note for Naomi's parents, trusting them to deliver it after she was gon

, confused, betrayed. Her chest ached, but she told herself it was for the best. Sh

parents handed her the letter with solemn faces,

ying anything?!" Naomi's voice crack

er heartbreak. "I hate her," she whispered, though her heart silently disagreed. A part of he

years

rp., was hailed as the top in the industry, its influence spanning continents. She had worke

plications for a new department openin

the application confirmed her suspicion. Naomi looked more mature, her soft fea

her identity as the CEO a secret. She wasn't ready to face Naomi

's Fi

ng with a mix of excitement and apprehension. She had no idea that the company

for its cutting-edge developments. Naomi was determined to prove herself, u

aomi on the surveillance monitor. The urge to run to her, to explain every

e focused on her work, immersing herself in the chal

ng all over again. Every stolen glance, every shared hall

the pain of Layla's departure still lingered. Yet, as time passed, she

pples with her lingering feelings of betrayal and the undeniable connection she feels toward her enigmatic

nix Corp. But despite her efforts, Naomi unknowingly ended up working under her. Layla, the e

ts reputation. She wanted to move forward, burying her feeli

had oth

Disc

e stumbled upon a forgotten document in the con

unaware, Nao

standing in front of the company building during its grand o

art st

red from her life, leaving behind only

had overcome came rushing back. She immediately composed

onfro

she froze. Naomi was standing the

la's voice was

e without waiting for permission. "How long were you planning to w

gaze. "I never w

her pain palpable. "Why did you disappear without

I didn't deserve you, Naomi. I th

"You left me trapped in the past. You think building t

speak, but Na

for you. And now... I don't

still me, Naomi. I'm still the girl who loves

cold. "You wanted me to move on

leaving Layla standing there,

's N

left behind weigh heavy on Layla. Can she find a