The memories of their first consummation were one of the things that Loriel cherished the most.
Looking back, he realized maybe by that time he was actually already in love with his wife but wasn't aware of his own feelings.
It took him much longer to realize it. Oh, he was so dumb.
When Elise finally left, he lost all sense of direction. Loriel could never forget the hurt expression on her face as she climbed down their bed and picked up her clothes.
She wore them without saying anything before she left their chamber and never returned.
It was at that moment, Loriel realized how stupid he had become for the past year. Somehow, seeing her looking hurt gave Loriel a literal pain in his chest.
He immediately regretted what he just said that apparently hurt Elise's feelings and became the straw that broke the camel's back.
His meek and understanding wife decided she no longer wanted to put up with him and chose herself.
