Everyone at the hospital knew that Damon and I were in the process of getting a divorce, and they also knew that Damon was trying to win me back. His pursuit was so high-profile and dramatic that it was impossible not to notice.

Damon’s colleagues advised him to let go and stop causing trouble for me, but Damon refused. He said he couldn’t live without me.

On the other hand, some of my female colleagues suggested that I give Damon another chance. They acknowledged his excellence and how much effort he put into the relationship. Though his previous actions were inappropriate, they weren’t deal-breakers, and maybe we could try to...