Crystal loved him. Not only did she not forget him after their separation, but she painted his picture every day.

And what did he do?

When she wanted to repair the watch, he misunderstood her and slapped her face. She did not bear him any grudge.

Instead, she jumped into the water to retrieve her watch in the freezing cold.

Damn it!

Nathan’s laugh froze, and he slammed his fist into the arm of the sofa.

He had never trusted her, he had never asked her if she had a compelling reason!

Crystal was always duplicity. If he confronted her now, she would just deny it. What caused her to...