Chapter 89

Emma sat in Dr. Sarah Chen’s office, fidgeting with the hem of her sweater and wondering why she’d thought individual therapy was a good idea.

“Tell me about your marriage,” Dr. Chen said gently.

“It’s... complicated.”

“Most marriages are. What makes yours feel complicated right now?”

Emma stared out the window at the Toronto skyline. “I think I broke it.”

“How so?”

“I made a huge career decision without including my husband. He felt betrayed and left to take space. Now he’s in Stockholm with his ex-girlfriend, and I’m here wondering if my marriage is over.”

Dr. Chen nodded, writing something in her notebook. “When you say you didn’t include him, what does that mean exactly?”

“I got offered the chance to buy the Toronto Maple Leafs. It happened fast, and I said yes without really discussing it with Alek first.”

“Why?”

The simple question caught Emma off guard. “Because... because I knew he’d want to analyze it to death. Ask