My Secret Life #19

In "Affairs of the Heart," Bernice, a determined aspiring veterinarian, faces skepticism from her male peers—except for Ray, her kindred spirit. When a mysterious cattle epidemic strikes, Ray’s expertise is called in, but Bernice, convinced her struggles are due to gender bias, rejects his help, only to see the crisis worsen. The emotional weight of her choices leads to a reckoning, and in a quiet moment of redemption, Ray offers her a second chance. Cover by Maurice Whitman, with lettering by Ed Hamilton.