Chapter 51a

Maximus

"Sir, your coffee," said a voice as a cup of coffee was placed on my table. I had just arrived at my office and had barely sat down when she knocked and entered. The moment I hired her, I always looked forward to seeing and hearing her voice.

"Thank you," I said without looking up. Hearing her voice was enough to remind me of Sarina.

The last applicant I interviewed a week ago had a voice like my wife's. I was disappointed when I saw her face, which wasn't Sarina's, but I still hired her to lessen the loneliness I felt in my heart.

"Do you need anything else, sir?" she asked.

"No, thank you." I felt her turn and walk towards the door when I remembered I needed Aries to prepare for the meeting with the marketing team. "Ah, Bella," I called out, lifting my head just as she turned to look at me. For some reason, I saw Sarina's smiling face, making me shake my head.

"Sir?" she called out, returning my attention to her. "Are you okay? Maybe you should rest for a while."

"Huh? Why?"