The Marriage That Never Was Real
I hated his deception and the pain he caused me, but seeing him collapse after taking the blade for me, all my resentment mixed with emotions I could not name.
Enrico struggled to lift his hand, as if to touch my face, but it fell weakly mid-air. "Because... you're the only woman... I'll ever acknowledge... as my wife..." His breathing grew weaker. "I never gave you... a real wedding... I'm sorry..."
Before he could finish, his head drooped, and he fell silent forever.
I stood there, staring at his lifeless body. My heart felt empty.
This man, who had deceived and hurt me for five years, had finally paid for his mistakes with his life. All the love, hate, and grievances ended with his death.
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