Gemotions

The lawyer had delivered the letter earlier that morning. It was from the opposing party in a long-settled lawsuit, the woman who had fought him so bitterly in court. Now, she was writing to apologize. He looked around his office, usually a source of pride, now feeling stale and unwelcoming. He recalled the woman's face in court, her determination, her unwavering belief in her case. He closed his eyes, replaying their tense exchanges. The bitterness that had haunted him for so long began to dissolve.