Chapter VIII

Once Mark was finally pacified,

my mother-in-law turned to me, pleading desperately.

"Elena, I know Mark was in the wrong, but look at the state of him. Hasn't he suffered enough? Please, just forgive him!"

"To be honest, it was fate that brought you two together. You and Mark used to be so in love; why hold onto this grudge over one mistake?"

"Save your breath. If I don't get this divorce, I'll b