Two months had passed since the morning when Zoe froze, unable to give herself to Arthur. In that moment, Arthur realized that love alone was not enough—what they needed was to face the trauma that had piled up between them with the help of a professional. That was when he suggested couples therapy. Zoe resisted at first, but eventually gave in. And from then on, week after week, they sat across from the therapist, laying bare their pain, resentment, and fears.

Every session felt like reopening