Sarah was suddenly silent and didn’t know how to answer his question. If Charles still loved Emma and not her, her marriage was a fraud, filled with betrayal! She had fallen in love two times before, and both times it had ended with betrayal.
Now she had married Charles, devoting her whole heart and body to him. She had cut off all her means to retreat and planned to be with him forever. If Charles really betrayed her, she didn’t know where to go.
Sarah, you are a walking tragedy. You're the most miserable person in existence, and always will remain a loser in love. She thought quietly. Could she still believe in love after this?
After remaining silent for a long time, she finally said in a cold tone, “If Charles betrayed me…” What would she do if he betrayed her? She loved him so much; more then she had ever loved before.
Even if she were reluctant to let Charles go, if he betrayed her, she would have no choice. She wasn't going to lower herself to that level. Since her parents had died, she has always valued her pride very highly, and it was the reason why she had lived alone with her sister rather than humiliating herself.
If she was facing betrayal in her marriage, what would she do?
Sarah didn’t continue her answer, but instead stood up and said, “Thanks for showing this to me. I need to go back now. I assume your break is also over by now and you need to go back!” Then she grabbed her bag and the envelope and walked away.
Daniel stood up as well. He wanted to stop her but gave up when he saw her stride away with determination. He felt for Sarah, it seemed that she really loved Charles so much that she couldn't say goodbye to him so quickly. If Charles were betraying her, she would suffer a lot.
He sighed and clenched his fists. He was worried about her, but she was reluctant to accept his help. Why should such a good girl be with a man like Charles who didn’t cherish her? He couldn't accept it!
***
After coming back from the coffee shop, Sarah was exhausted. Maybe it was from overthinking on the way home. People who suffer silently in their hearts tend to get tired.
When she walked into the house, Mr. Thomas noticed that she looked abstract and asked. “What’s the matter? You don't look so good. What happened?”
Not wanting to make him worried, Sarah just smiled and replied. “Dad, I'm okay, don’t worry. Perhaps it's because of the heat outside that I feel a bit down. I just need a short break.”
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