New York, Mia

The busy day at work had been a whirlwind of meetings and appointments with clients, my office a constant stream of people seeking my expertise. I had one last-minute client, a woman who had flown all the way from Italy to see me, despite not having an appointment. I couldn’t turn her away, knowing the effort she had made to get here.

With patience and diligence, I had managed to accommodate her, addressing her concerns and providing the guidance she needed. As she left my office, a grateful smile on her face, I leaned back into my chair, feeling a sense of accomplishment, albeit mixed with exhaustion....