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."

Lisbeth who stayed by my side, never once leaving, caring for me through everything. We were married for a few

Surely you understand—no matter what happens, no

Stella said nothing.

Skyler began to tell her about

remote fishing village. When Skyler first woke up

treated her


everything Lisbeth looked after him with endless patience, never once complaining. She worked herself to the bone, taking odd jobs

up with only her older brother for company. She was the prettiest girl in the village, which made her the target of more than a few unsavory men. To protect herself, she lied-claimed Skyler was her husband, hoping the

just how cruel

nearly fell victim to their schemes-almost lost everything. Luckily, Skyler arrived

ngoleto Lisbeth bet

him with uncontrollable rage. He beat those men within a

between him and Lisbeth. Their

as a husband. After years together, and everything she'd done for me—how

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