Charles looked worried. Sarah clearly heard him sigh genuinely before he said, "I don't understand why Sarah did this to me. I really don't know. Am I not good enough for her?"

Emma comforted him. "Don't be a sad brother. That woman is not worthy of you. She doesn't value you or all you have done for her. You went after her, giving in to her demands over and over again, but she continued to lose her temper with you. You see, you should be glad she left you this time!"

Charles sat ...