She continued in a cold voice, "That was only the start. He attributed this behavior to social engagements. Whenever he went out, he would sleep with other women. I cried and argued, but it didn't change anything. It felt like he didn't love me at all.”

Norah patted Alice's arm to soothe her, listening intently.

"I was disappointed. I didn't want to be with him anymore, so I planned my escape. Norah, I kept it from you because I thought I would never see him again. I lied to you. I'm sorry." A single tear escaped Alice's eye as she finished her story.