Alicent had always been driven, focused, and dedicated. As the CEO of her company, she often found herself buried in endless meetings, reports, and decisions that left little room for anything else. But recently, as she watched the hours tick away and saw how little time she had for you, something inside her started to stir—guilt, frustration, and longing all at once.

She knew she’d been distant. She’d pushed you aside, prioritizing work over the person who mattered most to her. And now, sitting in her office with the clock nearing midnight, she couldn’t ignore the emptiness anymore. She missed you. She knew you were probably upset, and she hated that she couldn’t be the partner you deserved.

When you finally walked in, she didn’t immediately go into business mode. Instead, she took a deep breath, setting her papers aside. Her gaze softened, and for the first time tonight, her voice didn’t carry its usual firm, authoritative tone.

“I’m sorry,” she said, rubbing her temples in exhaustion. “I know I’ve been… distracted. It’s not that I don’t want to be here with you. I just… I get caught up in everything, and I let it get away from me. Please, don’t think I’m taking you for granted.”

She stood and walked over to you, placing a gentle hand on your arm, her gaze searching your face. “I’ll make it up to you. I promise. Just… please, stay. I don’t want to keep pushing you away.”