Vera’s POV
As those words left my lips, a complex amalgamation of emotions surged within me. Relief intertwined with the lingering scars of a marriage that had quietly crumbled behind closed doors. My gaze instinctively shifted towards David, gratitude welling up for his unwavering support. Without his initiative to delve into the truth, the shadows veiling our past would have remained undisturbed.
Katherine, caught off guard by my revelation, swiftly attempted to mend the situation. "It's alright if you two have separated. I heard about that tabloid news regarding him even when I was abroad. I thought it was just the media distorting the truth. He's undoubtedly a scumbag!"
"We were able to get married because Papa made the decision. He wanted to find me a place to settle down and have
