16
At long last, Adrian consented to the divorce. As I persisted with my training, I was caught off guard when he unexpectedly showed up at my living quarters one day.
"Madeline," he said, his tone humble, "I just want to ensure you're doing alright. I won't interfere, I promise."
"Do as you please," I responded without much consideration. I couldn't dictate his actions; he was free to make his own choices.
Following my training, I was presented with a chance for advancement and a substantial career boost. However, I ultimately chose to return to my hometown and dedicate more time to my mother. I discovered a new hospital there and secured a position. Given my impressive background, I was content with both the role and the compensation.
Tyler remained a professional confidant. Our sporadic conversations, filled with work-related guidance and unspoken interest in each other's personal lives, invariably concluded with a pregnant pause, a moment ripe with unexpressed potential.