[Bonus chapter] Resignation

After what felt like an eternity of waiting, Melody's heart skipped a beat as her phone rang, signaling an incoming call from Morgan's office. She took a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves, and answered the call with a composed voice.

"Mel, I'd like to see you in my office," his voice came through, firm and devoid of any warmth. She knew how bad the situation was because she had expected it.

Melody got her things together and went to Morgan's office with a mix of nervousness and determination. The familiar hallway seemed different now, as if it held secrets and unknowns that could make everything she had built fall apart.

As she entered his office, she noticed Morgan sitting behind his desk, his expression was unreadable. She took a deep breath, steeling herself for whatever lay ahead. This was the moment she had been preparing for, the moment when she would stand up for herself and make a difficult decision.