James leaned against the wall of the River of Time’s passage, sipping his wine and pondering how his wife had become increasingly difficult to deal with.

Suddenly, Thea’s words nearly caused him to drop his wine jar.

"It’s really your old flame, James!"

James choked on his wine, coughing violently.

When he glanced in Thea’s direction, he was taken aback.

Thea nodded at him. "She has a familiar face. You should recognize her."

"Zella?" The wine jar slipped from James’ hands and shattered on