When He Chose His Student, I Walked Away

Introduction

Everyone said that marrying Adrian Vale was the most respectable choice I would ever make.

He was the youngest star professor at Eastbridge University, head of the North Star Project. When he was at the podium, even the dean would edge sideways to pass behind him. And I was his wife.

I rewrote his grant applications. I remembered which wine each donor preferred and what language each of them hated. I checked flight arrival times at three in the morning. I quietly handled every stomachache, sleepless night, and emotional outburst.