The day had finally arrived for the four of them to stand face-to-face. Arthur sat staring at Aston and the woman he called his ex-wife with eyes full of hatred. Meanwhile, Patricia felt as if this place was no longer her home,even though it was.“Pat, come back to our home,” Aston said softly to her. Andrea dug her nails into her palms with bitterness. Is this the same man who claimed to love her, need her, and worry about her just last night?“I...” Before she could say another word, a sharp pang of pain shot through her heart. Tears welled up and spilled over uncontrollably.“Pat, I’m sorry. I promise this will never happen again. Believe me, Pat. You’re the only one I love.”“Aston...”“Pat, I love only you. I swear.” Aston’s eyes grew misty as he watched his wife. But the one in the most pain, the one most stifled by awkwardness, was Arthur. He didn’t want to witness this confession of guilt, especially since Patricia still looked at her husband with traces of love in he
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