My Work Husband's Regret

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ve assistant at Harper & Montgomery, a prestigious law firm, she had carved

sonal life, a boundary she maintained with fierce determination. It was easy for her-work was work, and every

n who could light up a room with his smile, a skill that made him an effective lawyer and an incredibly frustrating colleague. While E

with others on similar cases before, but there was something about Lucas that unsettled her. Maybe it was his innate confidence or the way he made

onal skills to keep the case files in order, and she needed his legal expertise to nav

is persuasive arguments and charm. Despite herself, Emma began looking forward to their daily interactions. At first, she dismissed it as a professional connection, but as their collaboration d

e to their connection, but she was determined not to entertain the idea. One late evening, after a particularly stressful meeting, Lucas suggested they grab a drink to unwind. Emma hesitated at first, unsure if it was appropriate or if it would l

ther patrons. They sat at the bar, each with a drink in hand, and began to talk-not about work, but about th

from a job well done. For the first time in what felt like forever, Emma let her guard down completely. As they

t they were not simply colleagues anymore. The chemistry between them was palpable, though neither was willing to