Mistaken Marriage, Unexpected Love

she found solace in the prospect of sleeping, feeling unwell and plagued by a stomach ache despite her partial sobriety.

As the car drove steadily, she settled back into her seat and slowly closed her eyes, drained from exhaustion.

Isaac scanned her crumpled clothes and bare feet, his countenance darkening.

He calmed down when he witnessed her fatigue.

Few cars were on the road at this time and, shortly thereafter, they reached home.

Camila remained motionless as they arrived, seeming to have fallen asleep.

Isaac took a deep breath, still harboring some anger but unable to ignore her. He alighted from the car and approached her, embracing her tenderly.

touch but she didn’t let on and kept her eyes closed. Inwardly though, she

upset, he didn’t abandon

care for her? It

gently carried her to the bedroom, then meticulously wiped her down with a damp

settled into bed,

sensed

body wash filled her nostrils

low voice murmured by her ear, “Do you miss

G E L A ‘s L I B R A R

longed for

arms,

held her tightly and she smiled faintly, feeling comforted and warm. Camila slept soundly