As for him, he was left to wrestle with the consequences of his choices. He still lived, but his existence was hollow, consumed by late regret.
The Lesson
Looking back, I realize something important: vengeance wasn’t necessary. Life itself delivered the harshest punishment to the unfaithful.
Betrayal can destroy, but it can also clarify. It taught me that loyalty is priceless, that trust once broken is nearly impossible to repair, and that sometimes walking away is the only path to healing.