Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

ATHENA

"That was excellent, Dr. Dawson! You did that surgery in record time." Melanie says to me as I pull off my mask.

I stare at her like I've seen a ghost.

"Am I hearing a compliment from you?" I ask. Genuinely shocked.

This is someone who has made it her mission to belittle all my efforts. While others praised me, she and her minions would mock me and call me a charity

case.

"Is it shocking?"

"Extremely and I bet it has to do with my husband's reputation?" I flash her a sweet smile that has mockery written all over it.

I can see her eye twitch and that she's suppressing her anger.

She forces a tight smile. "Well, I give credit where it's due. Even charity cases get lucky sometimes."

There it is.

The venom wrapped in silk. Typical Melanie.

I tilt my head, still smiling. “Luck had nothing to do with it. But I guess that's what people say when they can't match the talent."

Melanie's jaw tightens, her hands clenched around the clipboard like she wants to throw it.

Before she can fire back, Dr. Patel walks by and claps me on the shoulder.

"Impressive as always, Dr. Dawson. That patient's vitals stabilized faster than we expected."

"Thank you, sir." I respond, keeping my eyes on Melanie.

Her forced smile drops the second he walks away.

"You think you're untouchable now because you married into money and power?"

I step closer, dropping my voice low so only she can hear.

"No. I think I've always been a threat. You just didn't notice until my last name changed."

that. It's just

of them is a shock till this day."

clamps shut

in their scrubs as they look

enemy list, Athena. Melanie made us do those shady things, and we

their apologetic expressions. Regret sits heavy on their faces, but I've seen enough fake tears to last a

that you're bullying another intern, mocking another woman for where she comes from, or tearing down someone who's worked their

wonder their necks don't snap. "We understand," one of them

simply,

into the hallway,

[Meeting in ten. Need you sharp.

ME: [I'll be there]

for a second

to launch the drug

think this through. But I decided to continue their legacy. I

get a second chance to live like I

standing in the hospital's main conference room, with lights dimmed, a small but elite group gathered. Board

with his arms crossed, watching me with that

podium, my hands surprisingly steady, and

my voice clear and confident. "Today, we're not just launching a new

speak from the heart. About equity. About science. About compassion and survival. Every eye in the room is on me, and for once,

cost is extremely high." That's the

obvious. People with

them ten generations, yet all they think about is more

launch this. Can you tell us what the price

"It will be free."

hangs open as the rest gasp

this research center is being funded by our money?" "Not exactly. "A female voice steps in, and everyone

is smooth and luminous, and her hair twisted into an elegant bun. She wears a long ivory coat over a fitted dress, and the moment she

I've seen that face

It looks familiar.

been jolted from a

eyes go wide for a fraction of a second, which

his gaze and winks, and then he smiles and shakes his head. Then she glides to my side like

She probably does.

to concern herself with your wallets anymore," she says with a smooth, confident tone that quiets every

her vision.

whatever she pleases. Managed