Resolute decision
That was enough. When John returned, I would confront him with the ring in hand. Forty years of marriage required honesty, and I deserved answers. The secret had stained every shared memory, turning every moment of happiness into distrust. I tightened my resolve, prepared to confront whatever truth was buried in that little, written ring. There could be no progress without clarity.

Resolute Decision
Weight of silence
Days dragged by, and each minute felt like an hour. My secret became increasingly uncomfortable as time passed. This heavy understanding drew me deeper into a pit of doubt, where trust and love seemed like distant memories. Finally, the day has here. John arrived home, stepping through the door with his typical smile.

Weight Of Silence