A New Path

Five months had passed since the divorce, and Emma’s life had taken on a new rhythm. Living with her parents provided a sense of stability, and Lily thrived in the preschool Emma had carefully chosen for her. The scandal that had marred her reputation was behind her, but the hospital where she once worked was not so forgiving. They couldn't overlook the truth about her ex-husband’s influence in suspending a colleague, nor the head of the hospital’s involvement in bribery.

Rather than jumping into another job, Emma decided to take her life in a different direction. She had always dreamed of working in the United States, so she dedicated herself to passing the USMLE Steps 1 and 2. Today, she received the results: she had passed. Elation filled her as she began gathering the necessary documents to apply for an American visa. If she passed Step 3, she could secure a job in Tennessee, a fresh start far from the shadows of her past.

Claire, her steadfast friend, came over to check on her. A