Chris shut the tea kettle off as it whistled throughout the apartment. His wife had left again. Not a final goodbye, but it sure felt like it. He was so hurt, frustrated and angry. He couldn’t comprehend why she would do something like this. All he wanted to do was help, but he only felt used. He glanced at his pile of paperwork which was stacked on his desk. He should probably start going through it like his wife said. 302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEooND8lw00
He couldn’t believe that he let his work get as behind as it was. Sitting at his desk, he started to organize his papers, by each client and what they needed help with. The first client’s paperwork he began to look at was Mrs. Jones. He remembered seeing her not long ago. 302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX1aowVktmn
The same day he and Sarah had that horrible argument in his office. He thought back to that day and knew he could have handled things differently. 302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOfFG0ByHqh
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Chris knew his wife was going through so much. With her being attacked and the loss of one of their unborn children. He could never imagine going through something like that. 302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ930H77CAEm
His next client, Mrs. Jones walked into his office. She wore a bright purple jacket and a black purse covered in sequence. After a brief introduction, Chris asked her why she wanted to schedule an appointment with him. 302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxQ0Np3t680
“Well, my husband loves his job. He wakes up in the morning, has a quick breakfast, then heads out to work. He works long hours and I’m there to always support him. But lately, he’s been at work later and later. Sometimes not coming home until one a.m. then having to leave for work at six a.m. Our marriage is drifting apart and I don’t know how to mend it.”302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzOZwVOl95m
Chris pondered for a few moments and when he was about to say something Mrs. Jone interrupted him. 302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9L4XLaSa7s
“I’m sorry Mr. Matthews-”302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwDlnWyM2km
“You can call me Chris if you prefer.”302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj7UQdKJCEh
“Okay, Chris. Are you in a relationship?”302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnHbvB9FuCn
Chris smiled before answering “My wife and I have been married for five years.”302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBlClLLdGD0
“Have you been through something like this?”302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0pnE1h2NOG
Chris didn’t want to pour out too much of his marriage to his client, so he replied “We’ve had our ups and downs, but we’ve gotten through them.”302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdjiXCUjsyE
“Have you ever not trusted her?”302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI99EnWa4EO
“No. There have been times where she hasn’t trusted me?”302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuGrOyQSD66
“Have you been unfaithful?”302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLf3WlZxNiX
“No. But lets go back to helping you…”302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLd6dWTNN3
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Finishing up his paperwork about Mrs. Jones he began to think about his coworkers and colleagues. Specifically his secretary Jane Achorn. Or was she his ex-secretary? He debated whether he should fire her. He knows he truly should, but at the same time, he felt bad for her. 302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5GltQVhAZl
He knew Jane was going through some troubling and difficult times. He had to weigh the pros and cons. His phone buzzed and speaking of which, it was Jane. The text read: 302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmG0trUZ95i
“Hi, Mr. Matthews it’s Jane Achorn. I know I said I was going to quit, but if there’s a way I could stay that would be great. I’m trying to raise two kids practically on my own. And it’s hard for me to find a new job. If there’s anything you could do I would appreciate it, but if not I completely understand.”302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwfhbr8N8zj
Chris read over the text a few times then he replied “Jane. You can work for me again. I’ll just need to work out the logistics of everything. I’ll see you Monday morning.”302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsh9xiivBiN
“Thanks so much. This means so much to me and my family.” Jane instantly replied. 302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡngpi6RCkpw
He felt bad for Sarah about this specific situation, but he also felt bad for Jane too.302Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhZjIUvXvIL
