The 99th Forgiveness
I felt like you had changed.
"You're more rational and assertive, like a cold, heartless machine. So, when Emma appeared, I unconsciously wanted to get closer to her. I seemed to see the you I first met in her…
"Cece, I don't want a divorce, and I don't want to lose you either. Can you forgive me this once, considering I was willing to overcome my fear of flying to come find you?"
As Frederick spoke, tears streamed down his face, but my heart felt only coldness. This was the man I had loved.