Rebirth In Divorce: My New Mr. Perfect by Henry Foster

After Dean Larson left, only Sarah and Zachary remained in the counseling office. Sarah kept her eyes on her papers, letting an awkward silence fill the room.

"Shouldn't a counselor show more concern for her patient?" Zachary raised an eyebrow.

Sarah put the papers in her drawer and replied evenly, "What psychological issues bring you here, Mr. Reynolds?"

Zachary stared at her intently. "Heartbreak. I'm in agony every day. What should I do?"

"Mr. Reynolds, perhaps no one has told you, but heartbreak is a normal emotional response, not a psychological condition. If you feel your distress has become unbearable, I'd suggest emotional release or emotional sublimation techniques," Sarah explained professionally.

Zachary watched her with interest. He loved seeing her this way, confident and passionate. It seemed more... like her true self.

"What are these emotional release and sublimation techniques?" he asked, feigning ignorance.

sublimation means channeling your grief into

desk, creating a hollow tapping sound. Suddenly, he pointed at her. "Could I confide in Counselor Sarah? We're friends,

"Mr. Reynolds has many friends.

you have to

then continued after a pause, "What would you like me to say? Getting over heartbreak is simply a matter of time. Some people recover in days, others struggle for months despite their best efforts, and

leaned forward, his eyes locked on

looked away, clearing her throat.

clearly wasn't letting

won't you answer, Counselor? Do you think you'll get overût

if we're done here, you can leave. Other students are waiting for consultations,"

faint smile. "Sasa, how can you counsel me when you haven't moved on

words cut deep, but Sarah couldn't deny their