Patience's POV Since I've resigned and plan to cut all ties with Kelsey, joining Yvette's company might be a great way to reclaim my professional life. "I'll think about it," I said. "Great!" Yvette beamed. "Considering it already means there's a good chance!" At that moment, my phone rang with an unknown number. I answered to Hattie's demanding voice, "Patience, if you're not dead, get over here now! Did you forget you were supposed to accompany my mom to her hospital follow-up today? What, making us wait is your idea of fun?" "I'm busy. If your mom isn't feeling well, you and Kelsey can take her," I replied coldly, hanging up before Hattie could throw a tantrum. I promptly blocked her number. For three years of mating, I'd been the one to take Madison to the hospital for every mi

