Chapter 42

William’s POV

Love has as many faces as sides. I don’t know where I got that from; I think I just made it up, but it doesn’t matter—it sounded philosophical. The days I’ve spent immersed in work have helped me forget my problems. I believe that was the main idea: to forget about my problems and focus on a specific point.

I woke up early today to go for a run. I extended my vacation until after I organize most of the preparations. I’ve been so busy that I want to sit down and forget about work, but at the same time, I don’t want to because it would mean thinking about my current situation.

It’s almost three in the afternoon when I open the office door and find Mérida with another man. Her body is completely naked, her breasts are round and firm, and I stand still for a second. Deep down, I wonder if I felt anything when I saw her, if seeing her naked sparked any sexual or emotional attraction, but there’s nothing. I feel nothing when I see her—nothing that ma