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

Caden's vulnerability

Caden was increasingly vulnerable to Elara's schemes the more time passed. Sleep-starved and under pressure, he started to second-guess his choices.

He observed fissures in their connection even with Liora's seeming unceasing tolerance. Every fresh issue forced him to reconsider his behavior.

Unknown to him, Elara was painstakingly preparing the scene for her next action, knowing his mounting misgivings would help her.