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Behind Luigi's honeyed words and warm smile lay two hidden blades.

Sadly, Wanda fell under his spell, defenseless against his charisma. She even persuaded me in our previous existence to allow our son and grandsons to adopt Luigi's surname.

At that time, she only experienced brief joy during those few days.

However, five years had now elapsed. It was sufficient time to reveal a person's true nature.

Had she become my wife, I would have treasured her, loved her completely, and protected her from danger. By selecting Luigi Collins, she entered a life of constant misery, reduced to a barely human state.

Yet, none of this concerned me any longer.

I chuckled quietly, amused by the situation's irony.

Before sunrise the following day, my phone's ringing woke me. Wanda was calling.

I carefully avoided disturbing my wife as she slept next to me. Taking the call on the balcony, I answered quietly.

Wanda's weeping broke the silence. "Ethan, I made a mistake. I regret everything!"