Chapter 133

• "Why her? Why Celine White out of all the women you've crossed paths with over the years? What was it about her that led you to choose her to cause this pain in me?" The question lingered in her mind, baffled by his selection of someone like Celine unless, deep down, there was an unconscious desire to amplify similarities between Celine and herself to intensify the injury.
• "Foolishness... I saw a reflection of you in her... even if I didn't acknowledge it at the time. Perhaps I yearned for the affection she seemed to offer, akin to what I needed from you. She actively pursued me while my spouse remained indifferent to my presence. She provided a sense of validation, and I envisioned finding answers and happiness by discarding the fractured state of our relationship and allowing her substitute for the love you didn't offer."
• It was the first time Leon had verbalized these sentiments so explicitly, prompting her to reflect on his demeanor back then. She contemplated how he likely perceived her as distant and cold, believing she didn't care for him. He desired what she yearned for – love and tenderness from his partner – elements he struggled to attain and rectify, fueling resentment. Thus, he sought a replacement for her in someone who couldn't fulfill that role, failing to mend what he truly sought.