Worlds Apart

In the fifth year of Gwyneth Payne's marriage to Asher Crowe, he tells her thrice that he wants to bring Liana Quayle along with them when they migrate.

Gwyneth puts down the dishes she's just prepared and asks him why.

He's frank with her. "I don't want to keep this from you anymore. Liana lives in the residential area beside ours. She's spent nine years with me, and I owe her too much. I must bring her with me when we migrate."

Gwyneth doesn't cry or kick up a fuss. Instead, she books a ticket for Liana on their flight.

Asher thinks she's finally seen sense.