The Unspoken Bond
As the years wore on, the bond between Linda and the Coles became something unspoken. They relied on her not just for the day-to-day operations but for emotional support, too. Linda was more than an employee—she was family. There was no verbal acknowledgment of how much she had given, no grand speeches of appreciation. It was understood. Love wasn’t always about words; sometimes, it was about being there for each other, day after day.
The Unspoken Bond
The Hidden Burdens of Loyalty
Linda felt the weight of her loyalty in ways she never spoke of. She missed out on moments that others would have considered milestones—vacations, anniversaries, and time for herself. Yet she stayed, even when her body ached, her energy waned, and her own dreams seemed distant. She never resented the Coles; she loved them too much for that. But sometimes, in quiet moments, she wondered what could have been if she had chosen differently.
The Hidden Burdens Of Loyalty
