A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 4

At twelve, Matilda jokingly told Yvan she’d marry him someday, and at twenty–two, she did. However, that same year, Rachel swept into Yvan’s life as if she owned the place, and Matilda’s heart shattered as she realized she had always been nothing but a placeholder.

Rachel was his muse, his love.-

And Matilda? She was just a shadow in their light. On their wedding night, Yvan jetted off overseas to vacation with Rachel, leaving Matilda

light crept in.

Sitting in quiet torment until dawn’s

At that moment, she finally understood that some people just don’t come back, no matter how long you wait.

She endured five long years of solitary matrimony, learning the hard way that hitting rock bottom hurts more than any fable could capture.

“Yvan, I could wait for an eternity, ignoring time and pride, but you’ve caged me in a five–year marriage that’s felt like a prison. How can you repay this shattered life. Yvan? How?”

Matilda awoke from the nightmare, chest heaving as she fought for breath. The past haunted her every unguarded moment, forcing her to relive the pain anew.

again?” Logan Thompson had warmed a glass of milk for her and held it out with a story offer, the wisdom in his eyes belying his years.

He was wa

obedient for his age, and Matilda’s heart couldn’t help but ache. She stroked Logan’s cheek gently. “How about I tell you

don’t need a story, but if you want one, I’ve got plenty Uncle shared with me,” Logan replied, referring to Matilda’s elder brother, who had done everything he could

for

finishing her milk, Matilda suggested, “How about we join

different–beautiful and full of a warmth

even some

were already deeply ingrained in his heart. That wisdom came with a price, and Matilda knew it all too well

guilt–ridden.

of the amusement park thrilled Logan, and Matilda held him close, breathing in his

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long, and

Logan like a dapper little gentleman, taking pride in his charming