Yusuf's publishing business continued to show promising signs of growth. Each new issue of his magazines saw a steady increase in circulation and reader engagement, a direct result of his meticulous leadership and the dedicated, skilled work of his editorial and sales teams. The office hummed with a productive energy, a testament to the empire he was carefully building. 🙇
On a more personal front, Yusuf found his feelings for Kirana deepening. Her intelligence, professionalism, and quiet grace had firmly captured his heart. However, he remained acutely aware of the potential complications. He was determined to ensure these personal emotions never compromised their professional dynamic or created an uncomfortable environment for her. He maintained a respectful distance within the office, his admiration carefully contained behind a façade of professional courtesy and fair, objective praise for her work.
Meanwhile, Yugh had returned to the hospital, plunging back into the demanding rhythm of his surgical duties. To compensate for the days he had taken off for the wedding, he had swapped shifts with colleagues, resulting in a packed schedule. The operating theatre became his primary world once more, a place of clear-cut problems, immediate action, and tangible results. The sterile, focused environment offered a temporary refuge from the murky, unresolved emotions surrounding Zahra's memory and the unsettling coincidences that kept bringing Anisa into his orbit. For now, the weight of a scalpel and the steady beep of a heart monitor were anchors in a life that still felt adrift. đź’‰