THIRD PERSON POV

Eren and Bennis stand facing each other in their matrimonial bedroom, the tension between them palpable. Bennis's eyes flash with anger as she speaks.

"You still love her, don't you?" Bennis accuses, her voice low and venomous. "You still love Octavia."

Eren's expression remains neutral, but a flicker of defensiveness crosses his face. "What are you talking about, Bennis?" he asks, his voice calm.

"Don't play dumb with me, Eren," Bennis snaps. "I know you still have feelings for her. You wouldn't be so angry with her if you didn't."

Eren's jaw clenches, his eyes narrowing. "I'm angry because she abandoned our children, Bennis," he says, his...