Chapter 82. The Answer

Once she found her husband's sad eyes, Gabriella fell silent. She thought over and over again, what was wrong in her words. However, the logic never found a bright spot.

"Has Max had a bitter experience dealing with lies?" she guessed at the end of the contemplation.

Not wanting to be haunted by guilt, the woman took the initiative to fill her husband's glass with tea. "But, there is one thing you must remember, that the heart does not always have to suffer. Whether because of lies or betrayal, a wound can be healed. You just need to give it the right medicine."

The man's blink immediately changed meaning. He didn't know if Gabriella was just talking nonsense or if she really understood his feeling, but her words had knocked the door of his consciousness.

“Then, can people who lie once, be able to gain trust again?” Max asked sadly. It was unusual for the man's voice to sound weak.

"I think so, as long as the liar realizes his mistake and is willing