Chapter 536

Recalling what Lydia's friend Kirsten had said, he finally understood why she had been so devastated by a failed marriage, and why she couldn't let go.

Because she had already staked everything on it.

"I'm sorry, Roland… I deceived you. I wanted to restart my career in Aurelian City… all for my husband…"

Lydia gritted her teeth and let all pretense drop.

"I know what I did is despicable, but I jus