He couldn’t help but feel different since his argument with Grace. It wasn’t as if he didn’t appreciate his new position….he’d earned it, after all. But he was finally realizing what it had cost him to get there. He didn’t regret his hard work for a moment, but he did regret neglecting his marriage for it. If he’d slowed down just a little, taken fewer meetings, delegated more responsibilities, ate fewer meals with his superiors and more at home….damn. It all seemed so simple now. He glanced at his watch. “Nora.” He swung his chair around, interrupting the PR exec. She looked up from her notes, a little surprised at his disruption. “Yes?” He pushed up from the chair. “Would you mind if we cut this meeting short? I was hoping to get home by seven today.” The shock on her face amused him. “Uh, of course not. We can finish up in the morning.” “Good.” “With how often you’re here late, I’m sure your wife will be overjoyed to see you before the sun sets.”
