Isabella walked into the office, the familiar hum of activity surrounding her. It was a new day, but the weight of yesterday's concerns still lingered in her mind. She made her way to her desk, mentally preparing for the tasks ahead.

As she rounded the corner, she unexpectedly bumped into Vincent. The sudden encounter left them both momentarily stunned. Though their marriage had ended months ago, the sight of him still stirred a mix of emotions within her.

"Isabella," Vincent said, his voice steady but his eyes betraying a flicker of something deeper. "I didn't expect to see you here so early."

"Vincent," she replied, her tone polite yet distant....