Shattered loyalty 2

Simon, who saw the doctor leave hurriedly, rushed upstairs to deliver the news about Martha that he had received from the detective. As he opened the door, he saw Alex in his vulnerable state, shaking and murmuring.

“Shit,” Simon cursed under his breath. The last time he remembered Alex having an attack, he couldn’t come out of it, even with his medication, until his wife helped him…

Simon quickly moved to Alex’s side, cautious yet determined. He had seen Alex like this before, in a state of inner turmoil, fighting against his own mind. Memories of the last time surfaced—how it took hours before Alex calmed down, and only with Hazel’s help. Now, without her, Simon feared this episode could escalate.

“Boss, you have to focus. Look at me,” Simon said softly but firmly, trying to ground him. He placed a steadying hand on Alex’s shoulder, but Alex’s trembling didn’t stop.

Alex’s breath came in ragged bursts, his eyes unfocused, lost in memories that clawed at him, threatening to pu