Chapter 0509

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“You went through so much with your first marriage, and then losing that man left you adrift. But life and fate have been kind to you. Now you have Marcus–a man in every sense of the word. He doesn’t deserve to be haunted by ghosts from your past.

“Camille, I don’t know what’s happening to me. I catch myself lost, trapped in memories of a time that’s gone. time that no longer exists.”

“Exactly, sweetheart! It’s gone. Now you have a wonderful husband, a beautiful daughter, an adorable little boy, and two more babies on the way–babies made with so much love. Please, try to calm down and focus on your present. Marcus is a good man, but don’t kid yourself–he still human. These memories and your attitude? They aren’t easy for anyone to handle.”

Valerie broke into sobs, trying to control herself but failing She felt guilty, as though she were betraying her husband with the ghost of her old love. Everything Camille said was true. Today, she had a good man by her side- someone any woman would fall for. And yet, here she was, lost in memories of something that would never be.

As she cried and Camille tried to console her, a troubling thought crossed Valerie’s mind: had it all been a mistake? Should she never have married? Perhaps she should have stayed a widow and devoted herself solely to her daughter. It wasn’t fair to Marcus. It was as if all the love they shared didn’t matter enough. Seeing someone who looked like Peter didn’t mean anything, yet she allowed herself to be swept up in fantasies about what could

never be.

truth. No matter how much she tried to compose herself, the

Marcus started and how far you’ve come. He knows you better than you know yourself. It’s obvious he’s aware of what’s going

you

to calm down for your babies, for your family, and most importantly, for Marcus.

woman to woman. Peter is gone–dead and buried. You’re a married woman now, and I have to ask you an uncomfortable question. If he hadn’t died, hypothetically speaking, would you leave all this behind for

old love. That thought alone

is that?” Valerie

fool. Tell me the truth. I’m not trying to dictate your feelings or thoughts, but it’s clear this situation is making you

you’ve shared with Marcus. Your husband is an incredible man who doesn’t deserve to be doubted. He doesn’t deserve to be compared to someone you’ve put on a pedestal. It’s obvious you’ve idealized Peter because

“Camille…”

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