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CHAPTER 150: REDISCOVERY

Author: SARAHJOY
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-26 10:45:27

The days after Arabela’s breakdown felt like a blur, a whirlwind of emotions and introspection. She had retreated from the corporate world for a while, allowing herself the space to breathe, to think. The weight that had once felt unbearable was now a constant hum in the background, but she had learned something crucial: that in order to move forward, she needed to rediscover who she was beyond the title of CEO, beyond the responsibilities she had placed on herself.

Christine had been her anchor through it all, her unwavering support and understanding. They spent quiet evenings together, sharing simple moments that brought peace to Arabela’s restless mind. Slowly but surely, she began to find pieces of herself that had been buried under the pressure of success.

One afternoon, Arabela sat in the park, the sun warm on her skin. The sound of children playing in the distance was a reminder of the life she’d put on hold for so long—the life she had almost forgotten to appreciate. She had a
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