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From the critically acclaimed, internationally bestselling author comes a profoundly moving novel about how a single encounter can alter one's life. Laura works in the radiography unit of a small hospital on the Maine coast, constantly witnessing the fears of her patients. In a job where finding nothing is the best outcome, she is familiar with life's random injustices, which have also begun to affect her marriage. Her husband, Dan, has become withdrawn after being downsized, creating emotional distance that threatens their relationship. With a son in college and a daughter soon leaving home, Laura fears the silence in their marriage will deepen once the nest is empty. When she has the chance to attend a weekend medical conference in Boston, she seizes the opportunity for a break. There, she meets Richard, a seemingly dull insurance salesman. However, during a second encounter, she discovers his complexity and thoughtfulness, and they bond over shared struggles and confessions. As their connection deepens, a transformative love affair begins. But can they reconcile this newfound happiness with their challenging personal circumstances? This love story, rich in reflection and insight, explores the choices that shape our destinies, crafted with evocative prose that captures the complexities of modern life and the contradictions of the human heart.