Devastated, I confronted him, and he confessed his fear of burdening me. I told him we would face this together. From that point on, we made the most of our remaining time, sharing simple joys and deepening our bond. Though I initially sought proof of his betrayal,

the truth I uncovered brought us closer than ever before. In the end, I learned that while my suspicions were wrong, the truth, however painful, allowed us to reconnect in ways I never expected.