He held her gaze with seriousness, but also with humanity.

“I made mistakes too, Isabela. I never should have accepted that marriage, especially knowing you had feelings. I never should have slept with you. Forgive me as well. Now… let’s move forward. I’m sure you’ll be able to rebuild your life.”

Isabela nodded, her shoulders slumped, as if she were finally shedding the weight of an illusion.

“Today I know that what I felt for you was an illness. But I’m healed. I’m certain of that.”

Thor sque