Even though Charles felt a twinge of guilt, he had decided not to hide the truth any longer. Anna was his wife; it was a fact he had no intention of changing. No matter what he would have to deal with down the road, he would face them head-on.0

Receiving Charles' straightforward and honest response, Elizabeth showed no signs of feeling betrayed. Instead, she let out a sigh of relief.0

Tucking the cascading strands of silver hair behind her ear, she replied, "That's great news to hear. Since you admitted it honestly, I will be frank as well. Actually… It's the same for me."0

"The same for you? What do you mean?" Charles was confused. Things didn't seem to be following the pre-imagined scenario he had conjured in his head.0

Elizabeth stood up and left the room. Soon,...5