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

manipulative conversation

Elara greeted Caden cool-headed when he arrived. She deftly steered the discussion to make him feel both guilty and optimistic."

I never intended things to finish this way," she replied, dropping her eyes. Caden wriggled as her words sank in weight.

She fostered strong doubt and shame in his mind by presenting herself as the injured one who still yearned for peace.