"Some people never appreciate what they already have. They always want something else instead. Sebastian found out about the affair, and about the child not being yours, and he might have acted out of pure rage, killing her before he ever let you hear the truth for yourself. He never told you any of this before, because he was afraid the news would destroy you faster than anything else could. I hope, eventually, you can give him a chance."
Alex looked up at her from the photo, offering a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes. "Thank you. Can I ask you to leave now? I'd like to be alone."
Viola nodded, rising to her feet, and rested a hand briefly on his shoulder. "I hope you'll consider staying. Sebastian was already planning to bring you home, before all of this happened. You two need each other, and... Zoe would have been so happy to have you both together again."
Viola turned to leave, but his voice stopped her.
