Tori had just received a hard-earned promotion, but her thoughts were consumed by the previous evening. During her celebration party, her friend Becky found her crying in the bathroom.

Late that night, Tori was working in the quiet office, avoiding a confrontation with her troubled thoughts. Becky, slightly tipsy, insisted, “We’re going to celebrate!” She dragged Tori to the party where colleagues were cheering for her. Tori tried to enjoy the moment, but guilt overshadowed her joy.

Earlier, Tori had confessed to her husband, James, about her infidelity with their boss, Sam. “James, you can’t just leave… Please, I’m begging you,” she had pleaded on the phone, but he wanted to live apart. Tori’s focus on work to cover his medical bills had strained their relationship, leading to her lapse in judgment.

Desperate to fix things, Tori resigned from her job the next day. “You’re resigning? What!? You just got promoted yesterday!” Sam exclaimed. Tori explained, “I have a husband, and he doesn’t want me to come here anymore.”

However, she soon realized she needed her job to support her family. Tori asked Sam if the company could cover her husband’s medical bills. “If this is really what you want, so be it,” Sam agreed. Tori decided to stay, promising to pay back the company. She left Sam’s office with a sense of clarity and determination to face her challenges.