Meanwhile, Daniel’s life had taken a different turn. Free from the marriage he’d walked away from, he indulged in the freedom he thought he wanted.
But the thrill was short-lived. He quickly realized that superficial relationships and business success couldn’t fill the void left by Emily.
He watched from afar as she rose from the ashes, her name often appearing in industry circles he frequented. Each mention was a reminder of what he had lost, and regret gnawed at him.
Three years to the day since Daniel had walked into that hospital room with divorce papers, Emily returned to the city for a major marketing conference. She was now a keynote speaker, her reputation preceding her.
