Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back!

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Everyone in the office understood the unspoken rules, so a hush fell over the room.

With tears smudging her mascara, Amy lamented, “We’re screwed! Why does ev

everyone in our department have such strong connections and we’re the only ones without any pull? After Dr. Smith’s term is over next year, the year after that, we might get the director’s nephew or something. When will it ever be our turn?”

Later that afternoon, after Ruben finished a surgery, Leanne sought him out.

“Ruben, I don’t understand why I didn’t pass my promotion assessment,” she inquired with frustration and expectation.

As anticipated, Ruben gave her the old bureaucratic shuffle.

“Leanne, no one doubts your capabilities. If it were solely up to me, you’d get promoted without a second thought. But the thing is, I don’t have the final say.”

limited number of slots this year, and all the other promotions went to doctors with more seniority. It’s just a matter of

at the same time. She’s not as qualified or accomplished as I am,

Both of you started at the same time and are equally skilled. What difference does it make to who gets promoted first? It’s her turn this year, sure

was known for her steady temperament. She wasn’t one to fight over things, and even if someone tried to sabotage her, she’d shrug it off as if nothing happened. To Ruben, she was like a malleable ball of putty, easy to handle. But this time, Leanne shot back

gets promoted first, then why isn’t it me?”

pleased. “You know what your problem is? You’re too proud, always wanting to be the center of attention. There’s only one spot. Why should it be

this time. “Being the first to land a job at our prestigious hospital after graduating from a third-tier college, she’s quite exceptional. I won’t comment on the quality of education at her alma mater, but just focusing on her performance, how many blunders has she made in the past two years? How

be modest. She botched a simple

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bacterial infection. If it weren’t

Ruben slammed his fist on the desk, standing up in a fury and pointing at her. “Let me tell you, keep this attitude, and you won’t get the promotion next year, either! I’m laying it

clenched her

fair promotion were slim as long as he was in

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