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."

my side, never once leaving, caring for

you understand—no matter what

Stella said nothing.

tell her about his life with

grew up in a remote fishing village. When Skyler first woke up there,

he treated her terribly


patience, never once complaining. She worked herself to the bone, taking odd jobs from dawn until dusk just to

made her the target of more than a few unsavory men. To

underestimated just how cruel men

to their schemes-almost lost everything. Luckily, Skyler arrived just in time

ngoleto Lisbeth bet

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

changed between him and Lisbeth. Their relationship

years together,

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