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Eric stood by the riverbank, the very spot where he had once asked Wanda to marry him, as he made the call. The memory of her blushing face beneath the dazzling fireworks display remained crystal clear in his mind.

In those days, he had sworn to fulfill her every desire and never disappoint her. Learning of her pregnancy had filled him with elation, his thoughts brimming with visions of their life together.

Yet as Wanda's figure altered with the progression of her pregnancy, Eric felt as though she had become a stranger. His love for her remained, but this changed version of Wanda didn't captivate him as much.

This moment of uncertainty marked the beginning of the end. The foundation of their relationship began to weaken, inevitably leading to their separation.

After ending the call, Eric strolled along the river's edge, immersed in recollections of their time together. He felt remorse for not valuing their bond more and for his infidelity when she had loved him so deeply.