The Unkept Promise) Chapter 11
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She knew. The thought hit Silas like a punch to the gut. He’d been so sure of
his deception, so confident in his ability to juggle both Amelia and Bethany, He’d
been careful, treating Bethany as a fling, never intending for Amelia to find our
But she had.
When? How?
How could she be so cruel? To divorce him, to vanish from his life
completely?
Tears blurred his vision. He remembered Amelia’s words when she’d finally
accepted his proposal. “I’ll be the best wife I can be, but I will not tolerate
deception. If you ever lie to me, I will disappear from your life. Forever.”
Back then, he’d been so sure of himself. He would never betray her. He loved
her too much to ever lie. He would have carved his heart out and shown it to her
if she’d asked.
But when had things changed? The constant prodding from his friends, the
monotony of married life, the endless stream of temptation… He’d lost his way,
succumbing to Bethany’s blatant advances, seeking a thrill. His friends‘
assurances, Amelia’s obliviousness, her unwavering affection… it had lulled him
into a false sense of security. He’d thought he was in control.
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He’d forgotten that Amelia wasn’t one to tolerate betrayal. Her own parents
were a stark reminder. She wouldn’t follow in their footsteps, clinging to a
broken marriage for the sake of appearances, turning into bitter, resentful
strangers. Their love for their daughter had eroded, replaced by animosity. They
barely tolerated her presence,
Knowing that, Amelia wouldn’t endure the same fate. She had too much
pride. A heart broken beyond repair couldn’t be pieced back together. Better to
walk away clean than to become another cautionary tale.
And she knew him too well. She knew that if he’d suspected her intentions,
he would have stopped her, begged her to stay, used every tactic to keep her by his
side.
So, she’d erased herself, leaving behind her old life, her identity, everything.
Understanding this, a wave of anguish crashed over Silas.“Amy, no. I won’t
let you go!”
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