After watching her silently for a moment, Raphael instructed the driver, “Hit the road.

As Sharon refused to get in the car, Raphael directed the driver to leave, showing no sign of hesitation or compromise-typical of his treatment of Sharon over the years.

Raphael’s reasons for keeping Sharon close were pragmatic rather than romantic.

Initially, he was drawn to Sharon because she stood out in their circle.

Curious, Raphael wondered if he could fall in love with such a remarkable woman, perhaps then he could marry her and erase Olivia from his thoughts.

He did make an effort.

Over time, and especially during moments of inebriation, their relationship grew closer.

remembered the scent of her perfume lingering as

was drunk, yet still fully

he didn’t

after which they could just get married, which seemed a

suitable partner

initiative that night, his desire was

a memory of Olivia, wrapped only in a woolen blanket, rushing into his embrace

their first time

blood on the sheets, and Olivia’s

gentle with her, cautious not to hurt her further after their rushed first

be so

her slim waist and the beauty of her form, lingered in his

showed interest in him, and while he didn’t turn

contrast to the

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