In my inner room, I had my hands on my cheeks, wondering and reflecting on Atlas's promise. I asked myself, "Wouldn't it be good to give in to this, seeing that he is much better equipped to do what he has said? But what will become of me if Isabella realizes that I have betrayed her?" I pondered, pacing the room. The following day, I decided to visit Isabella to know how she was doing.

As we started talking, Isabella said, "I took such a decision on Charlie because I want him to learn his lesson. I believe with that, he will definitely love and take Christian as one of...