My dad and I both work at the same hospital

“The problem,” he says calmly, “is that this rumor didn’t stay private.”

Ashley shifts uncomfortably.

“Well… people talk,” she says quietly.

“Yes,” my dad replies. “But accusations can damage reputations.”

Ashley finally looks genuinely ashamed.

“I didn’t think it would get that far,” she admits.

Denise nods slowly.

“That’s exactly why situations like this continue reading …