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.

under the influence of alcohol, Raphael remembered the scent of her perfume lingering as she ki*sed

drunk, yet still fully

and although he didn’t push her

even a child, after which they could just get married, which seemed

undoubtedly a suitable partner by many

despite her taking the initiative that night, his desire was

a memory of Olivia, wrapped only in a woolen blanket, rushing

was their first

of blood on the sheets,

been gentle with her, cautious not to hurt her further after their

be

beneath him, her slim waist and the beauty of her form, lingered in his mind, tormenting him over the years… It was driving

him, and while he didn’t turn them away, each encounter left him thinking of Olivia-her arms around

were maddening, a stark contrast

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