Rena refrained from passing judgment on their marriage, understanding that perhaps many women, Like Vera, would choose to forgive and move forward for this was how life worked.

Engrossed in her work for several days, Rena nearly forgot about

Waylen. Their contact had become infrequent.

As evening fell this day, Rena returned to their apartment.

To her surprise, the lights in the living room were aglow. Rena quickened her pace, taking a few steps closer.