Tom was driving back to his empty home.
After Lily’s death, he had dismissed all the servants in the house so he could be alone.
It was late at night and the house was pitch black; not a sign of life anywhere.
Tom opened the door, walked in, and turned on the light. It was clear no one had been inside for a long time. Everything was covered in dust.
Tom walked into the main bedroom. He realized then that he didn't stay with Lily for even one night after their wedding.
All of Lily’s things were still in their place, her clothes all arranged neatly in the closet.
Suddenly, losing Lily really hit Tom hard. He felt his heart was broken and could never be fixed.
He looked around the room and noticed her wedding ring on the bedside table.
He picked it up and held it in his hand.
Tom sta
