I told her I wanted all nonessential communication with Dominic handled through her office.
I wasn’t ready for another conversation where his pain became more important than mine.
After sending the email, I turned off my phone.
My first day at work was the following Monday.
The company, Northbridge Financial Group, had offered me a senior director position overseeing international risk strategy.
It was a role I’d wanted for years.
Before Sophie was born, I’d built a career in corporate strategy and financial analysis.
I loved the challenge.
I loved solving complex problems.
I loved the feeling of entering a room where my ideas mattered.
After marriage, Dominic had encouraged me to work only when it didn’t interfere with his schedule.
At first, I hadn’t noticed the pattern.
I turned down one promotion because he needed me in Philadelphia.
Then another because he wanted me available for company events.
