Bittersweet Truth

As Melody left the office, her phone rang, breaking the silence of the evening when she was walking alone.

She glanced at her phone and saw Celia Hooper's name flashing on the screen. Curiosity piqued, she answered the call and greeted Celia with a warm hello. The familiar voice on the other end filled her with a sense of comfort.

"Hey, Melody! How's it going?" Celia asked cheerfully.

Melody smiled, relieved to hear a friendly voice. "Hi, Celia! It's so good to hear from you. I've been better, to be honest. After I submitted the resignation letter, things have been quite challenging."

"I can only imagine. I heard about what happened at the office. Are you holding up okay?"

Melody let out a sigh. "It's been tough, Celia. Dealing with the aftermath and trying to move forward hasn't been easy. But I'm doing my best to stay positive."