On our weddinand guilt."

I didn’t know who he was speaking to.

His tone even carried a hint of disdain g anniversary, I arrived early at the restaurant Elijah had made reservations for, my heart full of joy.

As I pushed open the door to the private room just a crack, I heard Elijah’s nonchalant voice:

"How could I ever like a deaf person?"

"I had no choice but to marry her!"

"I have no love for her, only pity and disgust, mixed with mockery…

The words left me feeling bewildered.

My heart shattered piece by piece, and soon tears welled up in my eyes.

After five years of marriage,...