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Two months ago, my boss insisted I take a week-long business trip to Chicago, something that rarely happened in my line of work.
I hadn’t traveled for work in years. The guilt ate at me as I packed my suitcase.
“I’ve got everything handled. Might even take some time off to bond with them.”
I leaned into him, feeling relieved and grateful. “You’re amazing.
I don’t know what I’d do without you.”
“You’ll never have to find out.”
That was the last time I believed anything he’d say.
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The third night in that sterile hotel room, I was drowning in spreadsheets and presentations when my phone buzzed with a message from an unknown number. I almost ignored it completely.
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