Gustave was caught off guard, his pupils widening. 'Madam Anne… she is the one who saved him back then!'
The realization crashed over him like a tidal wave, leaving him momentarily speechless.
Then, as soon as the truth settled, guilt gnawed at him. His shoulders slumped, and he lowered his head, regretting every harsh word he had spoken to Anne before. He had judged her unfairly, completely unaware of her past connection to Augustine.
"She is the only woman I've ever truly cared for," Augustine continued. His voice was thick with emotions and conviction. "She is the only one I've ever loved. But back then, I was too much of a coward to tell her. I convinced myself she wouldn't like me. So, I kept my distance, watching her from afar."
