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Bethany watches as he relaxes into the chair, the unease in his eyes the previous minutes completely gone and disappeared.

"So... You were married to Millicent Atkinson." Bethany mutters, knowing that she'd rather get it all out of the way now instead of letting it gnaw at her heart like the leech that it is.

He looks up at her, his eyes meeting hers. Unsure of how she's really feeling since she looks really good at masking emotions. "Yes, I was. I didn't want it to ever come up... I'm sorry." He whispers, playing with his fingers.

Nothing the nervous tick, she chuckles, somewhat relieved, but for what reason? She does not even know.

"Why did you two divorce?"

"Millicent was a manipulative woman. Took me years to find out. But I did. And when I did, it took a lot of courage and heart work to get out of it." A look of obvious hurt passes his face.

"I'm sorry to hear that. I will never manipulate you into doing or thinking anything."

Unlike the Arthur of the previous minute, he chuckle
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