Derek“Yes, Paige. I’m so sorry for canceling it—I know I promised you but this case was… I couldn’t risk it.”I felt like a dick, an asshole, a prick.Everything I promised her I would never be.The silence in the office was maddening, but I was deep in a complex corporate acquisition brief, and for the first time in years, I hated being a lawyer.Because I missed my wife.Paige’s voice was soothing as she replied, “Derek, it’s okay. I know how busy it can get. Get home when you can. I’ll save you leftovers.”I glanced at the clock on my monitor. It was eight-fifteen on a Friday night. My stomach twisted with guilt. I should have been home two hours ago, enjoying a quiet, candlelit dinner with my wife.Instead, I was alone, exhausted, and working in an empty office.“I promise I’ll make it up to you,” I said, meaning ev
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