the note
Elara woke up uncomfortable the next morning. At her bedside, she discovered a little folded letter. She opened it with nervous hands.
Elara, Liora has captured my heart. Though I apologize, I had to remain with her. We must finish this,’ the message said. It was signed just as ‘Caden.
“Elara felt numb.” It was a stranger, not the devoted spouse Caden talked about.
broken resolve
Shaky hands, Elara tore the note in two and let the bits fly to the ground. She told herself, “I won’t let him break me.”
She had to be strong right now more than she ever needed. Elara chose to keep on after gathering her last will.
She would reconstruct her life little by little and make sure Caden would regret this choice.