He said, “I would never leave you, never risk your security.” He spoke firmly, almost pleadingly. He reminded her of years together, of shared plans. Yet every promise landed hollow. His words felt conditional and fragile, dependent on her obedience rather than partnership, and her trust could not survive that imbalance.
He refused to say more, drawing an invisible line. Questions met silence. Explanations were deferred. He said, “Please, can you just wait? I can explain everything, not just yet.” The request to trust him blindly felt unreasonable, almost cruel, given what he had already concealed, and probably set into motion without her knowledge.