---- 7 Elias's POV Seraphina was the kind of woman every man dreams of marrying-mature, educated, smart, and beautiful. It seemed there was nothing she couldn't do, nothing she wouldn't do for you. The moment I laid eyes on her, I fell in love. She was everything I wanted, everything I never knew 1 needed. So pure, especially for our circles. Always speaking softly, always smiling softly. Her family was complicated. Her mother remarried, and for a time, I worried about how her step-sister might treat her. But to my surprise, Mireille was just as sweet and caring as Seraphina. I breathed a sigh of relief. But recently, I made a mistake. The second I heard the cops were coming to the casino, I ran. It wasn't that I didn't care about her-because I did, deeply. But I had arecord with the police. I couldn't risk it. If I went down, she would be right there with me, caught in the mess. So I told her it would be better if she stayed behind. Mireille was there, after all. I figured I could ---- take her with me. I didn't think Seraphina would be upset. After all, Mireille was her sister. But she was. She even threatened to file for divorce. I thought she was just angry. There's no way she'd divorce me over something like this. But then, when I realized her closet was empty, that she had moved out, it hit me. My only connection to her was through the lawyers. I loved her. With everything I had. Maybe, at times, I didn't consider her emotions enough. I forgot that, for all her strength, she was fragile too. She needed me. She needed my protection. So I bought her a gift, and, with her mother's help, I found out where she was staying. But when I showed up, she didn't greet me with joy. Not even when I gave her the gift. She looked... bothered. Then, she saw the ring-the same one I had bought for Mireille. I tried to explain. Mireille had bumped into me at the mall, and I had already bought the ring by then. She just asked me to get something for her ---- since she didn't have enough cash. I didn't even look at what she wanted me to buy; I just paid and left. But Seraphina didn't want to hear any of it. Never before had I felt so defeated. I love her, with all my heart. Why couldn't she see that? She wasn't happy during dinner, and it broke me to see her like that. After everyone left, I stayed behind, hoping to cheer her up. So I offered to take her to our honeymoon spot, the Maldives. To my surprise, and to my relief, she said yes. It made my day. Truly. The very next day, I wasted no time-booking flights, reserving a hotel, and ordering a new ring. This one would be different-unique, one of a kind. It had to be. After all, nothing could be more precious than my perfect Seraphina. The day of departure arrived, and I called Seraphina several times that morning, but each call went straight to voicemail. A bad feeling crept into my chest. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!