Ernest Hayes always thought he was a rather patient human being. He was always willing to consider multiple points of view, to hear what people had to say in a situation. It took a great deal to tip him over into anger. No, he had a patient and understanding disposition.
And all of that had disappeared when he found his wife with his best friend.
Ernest knew that Victoria did not love him. He could see for himself how miserable she was. She was forced into a marriage she did not want, so Ernest was not surprised when she resented him for it. He had been patient through the arguments she had started, believing that one day she would care for him as he did for her.
And that had been it, that was the reason her betrayal hurt so much. He had been extremely patient with Victoria and their si
