Chapter 138: Medusa

"That was very brave of you," she complimented, earning herself a small smile from Javier.

Now that I've got him to see reason, we can move forward towards the solution part.

"...So why didn't you leave the second the president asked you to sign the papers ending your contract?"

"...Liliana hasn't been doing too well and I just wanted to be around for as long as I could."

"You, Javier, are the one who hasn't been doing too well."

He shook his head, "I'll do much worse soon, you see, the void you talked about, even if my feelings aren't exactly returned Liliana helps fill that hole for me."

"Forget just filling the void; you can fix the root cause and be whole again."

He gave her a puzzled look. "How?"

It's what Gabriella talked about—the other way and the true solution to Javier's dilemma. Motivated by supporting her husband, Natalie finally found what that was.