He Had Her Once

Synopsis

The operating room lights dimmed as I glanced at the wall clock—6 PM. Two hours earlier than usual, practically a miracle in our hospital. "Dr. Elena, you can go home early today," the head nurse smiled at me. "What a rare treat." I couldn't help but smile back. It really was a treat—our third wedding anniversary. As I changed out of my scrubs, my phone buzzed with a message from Victoria: "Happy anniversary, darling! Give Alexander a big hug from me! 💕" Seeing my best friend's blessing warmed my heart even more. Victoria had been my closest friend since medical school, witnessing Alexander and me from our first meeting to falling in love. Sometimes I felt that besides myself, no one understood