Husband leaves his sick wife to be with his mistress. She Acts When He Returns For Her Inheritance.

expressing desire to move on

Elara feigned agreement and compliance throughout their conversations. "I just want to move on with my life," she said gently and with real sincerity.

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She behaved as though she had found acceptance of the circumstances. 'This is best for both of us,' she said, deftly hiding her true motives.

Her statements appeared to persuade Caden that she had at last embraced their parting free from any underlying agenda.