In the 2002 novel "Nights in Rodanthe" by Nicholas Sparks, Adrienne Willis is betrayed by her husband. Nicholas Sparks portrays Adrienne's inner turmoil as Jack wants to reunite with her after months of separation. The betrayed wife asks for time to think and visits a friend who manages a hotel. There, Adrienne meets Dr. Paul Flanner, who is struggling to cope with the death of a patient during surgery. He seeks closure with the widow while also growing closer to Adrienne. Although Flanner later travels to South America to see his son, deep feelings develop between Adrienne and the doctor, expressed through letters. Adrienne ultimately separates from Jack, despite her daughter's disapproval, leading to a rift between them. Then, Adrienne receives a visit from Flanner's son, who informs her that his father has died in a landslide. At the same time, the son thanks Adrienne for allowing him to spend a meaningful time with his father. In "Nights in Rodanthe," Nicholas Sparks illustrates how Adrienne, in her grief, reconnects with her daughter.