Chapter 79. Sudden Change

Liam

As the end-of-day clock struck, my first concern was to find Cecília. Eager to head home with my wife now that our marriage had become a reality, my heart was full of anticipation. Cecília had become my purpose beyond work; she was my home, my safe harbor.

I hurried to Marta's office, expecting to find Cecília there. However, to my surprise, she wasn't. A pang of worry sprouted in my chest, as something felt off at that moment, but I tried to keep calm as I approached Marta's secretary.

"Is Cecília still in the course?" I asked, attempting to hide the anxiety in my voice.

The secretary shook her head negatively, her eyes meeting mine with a confused expression.

"No, Liam. Cecília left early today."

A wave of perplexity and concern washed over me. Cecília hadn't mentioned anything about leaving early, and that left me even more confused. Something was not right.

"Did she say anything about feeling unwell or anything like that?" I quickly