As Mr. Calloway left the room, Isla watched him go with a sense of relief. His fears had been put to rest, but she knew she still had a long road ahead in navigating the transition. She couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt as she thought about how much she’d miss the personal connections she had formed with her patients. But she also knew that the decision she had made was necessary for her growth—and for the success of her partnership with Nathan.
The afternoon had drifted by slowly, the weight of the day’s appointments and the mental gymnastics of planning for the new project weighing heavily on Isla. She had finished up her work and was now at home, sitting on the back porch with a cup of tea. The warm evening air was a welcome reprieve from the tension she’d been carrying around all
