Chapter 244: The Power of Forgiveness

Amelia's heart raced as she stood in the doorway, her gaze fixed on her husband, Mark. He sat at the kitchen table, a weary expression etched across his face as he absently stirred his coffee. Mona, their former neighbor, lingered nearby, her presence an unwelcome reminder of a past Amelia wished to forget. "Mark," she began, her voice trembling with a mixture of anger and concern. "We need to talk." Mark looked up, his eyes meeting hers with a mixture of surprise and apprehension. He knew this conversation was long overdue, but he had hoped to avoid it for as long as possible. Mona, sensing the tension in the air, excused herself quietly, offering a feeble smile before disappearing through the door. Amelia took a deep breath, steeling herself for what was to come. She had rehearsed this conversation in her mind countless times, but now that the moment had arrived, she found herself at a loss for words. "Amelia, what's wrong?" Mark asked, his voice tinged with concern. H