But just when she had almost given up, Henry suddenly reappeared, declaring that he wanted to live together with her once again. Yvonne, taken aback by his sudden return, tried to maintain her composure.

“Mr. Lancaster… Should I prepare a guest room for you?” she asked, her voice tinged with a hint of hesitation.

“What? So I’m only a guest to you?!” Henry’s voice was filled with frustration, his teeth gritted in anger. He refused to be dismissed so easily.

Yvonne’s eyes widened in surprise, realizing that her choice of words had unintentionally belittled his presence. She quickly attempted to rectify her mistake.

“No, that’s not what I meant,” she hurriedly explained. “I just… I wasn’t expecting you to come back, and I didn’t want to assume anything. Of course, you’re not a guest. This is your home too.”

Henry’s tense expression softened slightly, his anger giving way to a mix of relief and vulnerability. He had returned with the hope of rebuilding their relationship, and her words reassured him that there might still be a chance.

“Yvonne, I’ve made mistakes in the past,” he admitted, his voice tinged with remorse. “But I’ve realized that being apart from you was the biggest mistake of all. I want to make things right, to rebuild what we lost. Please give me a chance to prove that I can be the husband you deserve.”

Yvonne’s heart wavered, torn between the pain of their past and the flicker of hope that Henry’s words ignited within her. She had yearned for his return, and now that he was standing in front of her, her emotions were in turmoil.

“Henry, rebuilding trust won’t be easy,” she cautioned, her voice filled with a mixture of caution and longing. “But if you’re truly committed to making amends and working towards a better future, then I’m willing to give us another chance. Just know that it will take time and effort from both of us.”

Henry nodded, his eyes reflecting determination. “I understand, Yvonne. I’ll do whatever it takes to earn back your trust and make you happy. Let’s start anew, together.”

As they stood in the empty house that held both memories of pain and a glimmer of hope, Yvonne and Henry embraced the opportunity for a fresh beginning. The road ahead would be challenging, but they were willing to face it together, knowing that their love could conquer the mistakes of the past.