Chapter 34

Kiara sat in her living room, tears streaming down her face as she tried to come to terms with what her husband had just told her. He had revealed his plan to take revenge on her father for something that had happened many years ago. Kiara had always known that her husband had a beautiful relationship with her father, but she never imagined that he would take such drastic measures.

As her husband explained his plan, Kiara felt a deep sense of despair wash over her. She knew that her father had made mistakes in the past, but she had forgiven him and had hoped that her husband could do the same. However, her husband seemed determined to carry out his revenge, no matter the cost.

Kiara cried profusely as she tried to make her husband understand how she felt. She told him that she loved him and wanted to support him, but she could not condone his plan to harm her father. She begged him to reconsider, to find another way to deal with his anger and hurt but she had a feeling that Lucas refused to listen. He was consumed by his desire for revenge and was unwilling to let go of his anger. Kiara felt helpless and alone, unable to change her husband's mind.

As the tears continued to flow down her cheeks, Kiara realized that she was faced with an impossible choice. She could either support her husband and risk losing her company forever, or she could stand by belif and divorce him. The choice was soley her's to make and it was now she was at a crossroad.

It was a heartbreaking decision to make, but Kiara knew that she could not betray her father. She wiped away her tears and stood up, ready to face whatever consequences lay ahead. She knew that it would not be easy, but she was determined to stay true to herself and the values that she held dear.

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Kiara sat at the kitchen table, her mind racing with thoughts about what Lucas told her the previous day. She still couldn't believe that he would do something like that, even think about it. She had always thought she knew her husband, Lucas, inside and out, but now she wasn't so sure.

Lucas had always been a bit of a mystery to her. He was quiet and reserved, not one to share his thoughts or feelings easily. But Kiara had always admired his strong, silent demeanor. She had always felt safe and secure with him by her side.

But now, after what she had learned, everything had changed. She couldn't look at him the same way anymore. She couldn't ignore what she knew.

Lucas walked into the kitchen, his usual stoic expression on his face. Kiara barely glanced up at him, still lost in her thoughts.

"Hey, what's up?" he asked, taking a seat across from her.

Kiara just shook her head, not trusting herself to speak. Lucas frowned, sensing something was wrong. She wasn't usually like this and he had a feeling that it was due to what he told her the previous day.

"Is everything okay?" he asked, reaching out to touch her hand.

But Kiara pulled her hand away, unable to bear his touch.

"I don't know, you tell me" she said finally, her voice shaking with emotion. "I'm just thinking about what you said, something I never knew. And I don't know if I can just ignore it and go back to the way things were."

Lucas looked confused, his brow furrowed in concern but he knew he had messed up big time and this was the moment where he knew that she might never forgive him.

"What are you talking about?" he asked.

Kiara took a deep breath, steeling herself for what she had to say. Was he really serious right now? Did he want to play innocent in all of this knowing fully well what he did.

"I found out what you said about something really important," she said. "And I just don't know if I can forgive you for that."

Lucas's expression softened, and he reached out to touch her hand again but this time, she snatched her hand away, reeling in anger over what he had said. This was unforgivable and she would have a hard time seeing him the same way.

"I'm sorry," he said quietly. "I didn't mean to hurt you. But please, Kiara, let's talk about this. Let me explain."

But Kiara just shook her head, pulling her hand away again then rising up to her feet. She stared at him for long minutes, pain and anger crossing her eyes.

"I don't know if I can," she said, tears starting to roll down her cheeks. "I don't know if I can trust you anymore."

And with that, she left the room, leaving Lucas alone and confused.

Over the next few days, Kiara couldn't bring herself to speak to Lucas. Every time he tried to approach her, she would turn away, unable to face him.

The strain in their marriage was palpable, and both of them felt it keenly. But Kiara couldn't help feeling that she had been betrayed, and that trust was something that was hard to regain once it had been broken.

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Kiara sat nervously in the psychologist's office, fidgeting with her hands as she waited for the session to start. She had never been to a therapist before, but her marriage to her husband had become so strained that she didn't know where else to turn.

As the psychologist entered the room and introduced herself, Kiara took a deep breath and began to open up about her problems.

"I just don't know what to do anymore," she said, her voice trembling slightly. "My husband and I used to be so in love, but now it feels like we're strangers living in the same house. We argue all the time, and I don't know how to fix things."

The psychologist listened attentively, nodding in understanding as Kiara spoke. "It sounds like you're going through a really difficult time," she said. "Can you tell me more about what's been going on?"

Kiara hesitated for a moment before starting to talk about the problems that had been plaguing her marriage. She talked about how they had grown distant from each other, how they didn't communicate like they used to, and how they seemed to be stuck in a pattern of arguing and resentment.

As she spoke, the psychologist asked thoughtful questions and provided validation and support. She helped Kiara see that she wasn't alone in her struggles and that there were ways to start working towards a healthier relationship with her husband.

Over the course of the session, Kiara began to feel more hopeful. She realized that there were steps she could take to improve her marriage, and that she didn't have to stay stuck in the cycle of negativity that had been dragging her down.

By the time the session ended, Kiara felt like she had a better understanding of what was going on in her marriage and a clearer sense of how to move forward. As she left the psychologist's office, she felt a sense of relief that she had taken the first step towards repairing her relationship with her husband.

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Kiara sat across from Lucas taking a deep breath before speaking. She knew what she had to say would be difficult, but she also knew it was necessary for her own well-being.

"Lucas, I need to talk to you about something," she began.

This was the first time in a long while she was talking to him first and it felt really weird. That was what strains in marriage could do and Kiara hated it. It felt like they were sinking deeper and deeper into pain and misery.

Lucas looked up from his phone and set it down on the table. "Of course, what's on your mind?"

"I've been feeling really overwhelmed lately over everything, and I think I need to take some time away to clear my head," Kiara said, her voice shaking slightly.

Lucas' eyebrows furrowed in concern. "What do you mean, take some time away?"

"I mean, I think I need to move out temporarily," Kiara said, feeling tears prick at the corners of her eyes. "I just need some space to figure things out and take care of myself."

Lucas' expression softened. "Okay, I understand. But where will you go? And for how long?"

"I haven't figured out all the details yet, but I was thinking of maybe staying with Martha in my house for a while," Kiara said. "And as for how long, I don't know. It could be a few weeks or a few months. I just need to see how things go."

Lucas nodded slowly, taking in her words. "I don't want you to feel like you have to do this alone. Is there anything I can do to help?"

Kiara shook her head. "No, I think this is something I need to do on my own. But I appreciate your support."

Lucas reached across the table and took Kiara's hand in his. "I love you, Kiara. Whatever you need to do, I'm here for you."

Tears spilled down Kiara's cheeks as she squeezed his hand. "I love you too. Thank you for understanding."

As they sat in silence, both lost in their own thoughts, Kiara knew that this was the right decision. It wouldn't be easy, but she needed to take care of herself first and foremost and that was by taking her revenge on Lucas for what he made her pass through.