All Chapters of His Unfinished Love Story: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Emma took a deep breath and stepped into the luxurious Michelin-rated restaurant where she was set to meet Alicia. The ambiance was serene and elegant, with soft music playing in the background and the rich aroma of gourmet cuisine filling the air. She spotted Alicia at a corner table, looking poised and sophisticated. Emma approached, her heart pounding in her chest.Alicia looked up, her eyes widening in surprise as she saw Emma. "Hello, can I help you?" Alicia asked, clearly puzzled by Emma’s presence.Emma forced a tight smile. "I’m Emma Alden. Daniel’s wife."Alicia’s face drained of color. "Oh, I... I didn’t expect to meet you here."Emma took a seat across from her, maintaining eye contact. "We need to talk."Alicia shifted uncomfortably. "Sure, please, have a seat."Emma sat down, taking a moment to collect her thoughts. She glanced at Alicia’s wrist and saw the Rolex that once belonged to Daniel. “Nice watch,” she remarked. “Gift or loan?”Alicia’s eyes flickered with a mix o

Emma stood in the doorway of Claire’s home, her heart heavy with the weight of recent events. The cozy, familiar space offered a sense of refuge she desperately needed. She held Lily close, kissing the top of her head. "We’ll be okay, sweetheart," she whispered, more to herself than to her daughter.Claire, having taken an annual leave from her obligatory service out of town, welcomed them in. Her face was etched with concern. "You’ll stay here as long as you need," she said firmly, leading them inside.Emma nodded gratefully. "I promise we’ll be out by the end of summer. Once the divorce is finalized, I’ll move back to my parents until my record is cleared. Then I can go back to work and make ends meet."Claire's expression turned to shock. "Emma, Daniel is in a good position to give you alimony. Why would you leave without ensuring you’re financially secure?"Emma sighed, her shoulders slumping. "Daniel threatened that if I leave this marriage, I’ll leave penniless. He thinks I woul

The morning sun filtered through the frosted windows of the courtroom as Emma sat on one side of the polished wooden table, her fingers clasped together in her lap. The atmosphere was muted, marked by the subdued murmur of voices and the occasional rustle of legal documents. Daniel was seated opposite her, his face a mask of controlled emotion, a stark contrast to the turbulent feelings Emma grappled with.The courtroom was modest but dignified, decorated with rich mahogany furnishings and framed legal certificates on the walls. Today was the day of their divorce hearing, and while Emma had steeled herself for this moment, the weight of finality pressed down on her shoulders.A middle-aged judge, his robes draped over his shoulders like a solemn mantle, entered the room and took his seat at the bench. The gavel came down with a measured thud, signaling the start of the proceedings. “Welcome,” the judge said, glancing at the pair of them. “Let us proceed with the divorce settlement. A

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

Leaving Daniel behind at the airport had been one of the hardest moments of Emma’s life. She had watched him walk away, the weight of their past and the uncertainty of the future hanging heavy in the air. As she walked back to her cab, tears had blurred her vision, and she had struggled to hold herself together. The cab ride back to her temporary apartment had been a blur of conflicting emotions—grief, anger, and a deep, aching loneliness.The days that followed were a whirlwind of new beginnings. Emma had been fortunate to start her role as a resident in internal medicine at St. Vincent Hospital in Nashville. Thanks to a new law in Tennessee, international medical graduates like herself could begin directly as residents rather than starting from the bottom of the medical hierarchy. This law was a recent change that allowed her to bypass the traditional residency program after a two-year trial period, during which her performance would determine her future in the state’s medical field