Clark stood by the window, staring out at the city below. Lois stood beside him, her voice smooth and persuasive. “Clark, I really think you should consider focusing more on these high-profile cases. Your attention is spread too thin with everything else.”

You walked into the room, having overheard the last part of the conversation. You felt a twinge of frustration as you saw Clark nodding thoughtfully. “I’ve been thinking a lot about what you said, Lois,” Clark said, turning to you with a strained smile. “I think it might be best if I shift my focus a bit.”

The hurt in your eyes was evident as you looked at Clark, trying to mask the sting of feeling sidelined. “Clark, I thought we discussed this. We agreed that balance was important.”

Clark’s gaze faltered, and he glanced between you and Lois, his expression conflicted. “I just want to make sure I’m doing the right thing,” he said, trying to justify his decision.

Lois gave you a sympathetic smile as she gently placed a hand on Clark’s shoulder. “I’m sure Clark’s just trying to do what’s best, and sometimes that means making tough choices.”