The final straw came when Maryam forgot about another meeting. Murad's insults were the last thing she could take, and she handed in her resignation. To her surprise, Murad seemed taken aback, but he couldn't hide his true feelings. For a moment, Maryam saw a glimmer of sadness in his eyes, a hint of regret, but it was quickly masked by his usual arrogance. She felt a pang of guilt, wondering if she had been too hasty, but she knew she couldn't stay in a job where she was constantly belittled and humiliated.
