Chapter 6

"Mrs. Celine, don't cry. I understand how you feel," the maid said in a voice full of sympathy. "You don't have to stay here if it's too painful. Perhaps you should just go, leave all this behind."

Celine shook her head softly, trying to hold back the tears that kept flowing. "No, I can't leave. Even though Nico no longer loves me, I'm still his wife. I will stay, I will not give up on this marriage," she replied in a trembling voice.

The servant looked at Celine with pitying eyes. "Madam, you deserve better. You don't have to suffer like this. But if that's what you want, I can only pray that you are strong to face all this."

Celine smiled bitterly, looking up at the dark night sky. "I know it won't be easy, but I'm still hopeful. Maybe one day, Nico will realize that he was wrong. I just want to stay here, by his side, even though I know he no longer loves me."

The maid let out a long breath, then hugged Celine gently. "You are a very strong woman, Mrs. Cel