14 My friends noticed my distracted demeanor as I quietly prepared to cut into my steak .
The lively chatter around the table tapered off , their glances shifting to me with concern .
That evening , I said goodbye to my friend at my doorstep and climbed the stairs to my apartment .
The housekeeper had already laid out a late night snack .
She curtsied and left .
I sat down , sipping coffee and scrolling through my phone .
The bitterness filled my mouth , before I could even register the taste , my phone vibrated .
My expression shifted .
It was the village head from my uncles village .
He explained that my aunt had fallen ill after learning about Liams actions .
My uncle was juggling caring for her and teaching .
He asked if I could visit .
My eyes welled up .
Aside from my parents , my aunt and uncle had been the most supportive people in my life .
Theyd called regularly , checking in on me .
They only shared good news , hiding their troubles .
I wouldnt have known about my aunts illness if not for the village heads call .
the for I cancelled plans my My aunt and uncle were overjoyed to see me .
You were doing so well in New Zealand , why evening .
booked the earliest flight back home and began packing .
pulled me into the house .
back ? you I placed gifts on their table .
I wanted to My aunt sighed .
Such a waste of money , coming all this way ! Her concern warmed my heart .
I took her hand .
Aunt , I heard you havent been feeling well .

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Lets go to the hospital in the city tomorrow .
She waved her hands .
Im fine ! Dont waste money .
Speaking of the past , she teared up , apologizing profusely .
She said that if theyd known what Liam would become , they never would have let me marry him .
I no longer held any resentment towards them .
Id always known Chloe disliked me .
From the moment she met Liam , her challenge was clear .
Serenity , you just wait ; hell be mine .
Her ambition was fierce , but I hadnt taken it seriously .
Liam had loved me deeply then .
Even if all men cheated , Liam wouldnt .
But through it all , my friends and family stood steadfastly by my side .
Even the Chloe family had disowned Chloe , distancing themselves from her disgraceful actions .
In the end , it wasnt Chloe who was to blame .
Liam had been the one to succumb to her advances .
If he hadnt been so weak , so willing to betray the vows we once shared , none of this would have happened .