But Aurora's mother was nothing like Nora—she wasn't nearly as strong.

Sometimes, Skyler found himself wondering: if only Nora had been a little softer, a little gentler, how much better things might have been.

With someone finally willing to listen, Skyler began reminiscing about the sweet moments he'd once shared with Nora-her quirks, the little things she liked. Even after all these years, he could recall her favorite things with perfect clarity.

It was obvious Skyler had truly loved Nora once.

But just how deep that love went-well, that was anyone's guess.

Suddenly, Stella spoke up. "And what about Aurora's mother?"

Skyler paused mid-sentence. After a moment's hesitation, he said quietly, "Honestly, when it comes to Lisbeth, I always felt more gratitude than love."

"If it hadn't been for her saving me back then, I would've been dead and buried." "She was my savior."

it was Lisbeth who rescued me, and it was Lisbeth who stayed by my side, never once leaving, caring for me through everything. We were married for a few years, and she gave birth to my child. Whatever the circumstances,

what happens, no parent should ever abandon their own child,

Stella said nothing.

about his life

mother, Lisbeth, grew up in a remote fishing village. When

he treated


complaining. She worked herself to the bone, taking

the village, which made her the target of more than a few unsavory men. To protect herself, she

just how

Luckily, Skyler arrived

ngoleto Lisbeth bet

mistreated filled him with uncontrollable rage. He beat those men within a

him and Lisbeth. Their

as a husband. After years together, and everything she'd done for me—how could I not care

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