Liquid Courage I

It felt like there was a small bit of light that had sparked in Daphne's mind after that. She felt her heart rise and fall along with the things that Jonah mentioned, and eventually when the entire story was painted and she saw the scars and blisters of his past that Atticus had tried so hard to keep hidden, she felt at peace with herself.

For the first time in a very long while, Daphne finally knew what she had to do.

"Don't be too hard on him," Jonah said with a small remorseful smile. "I know he hasn't been the best husband. Hell, even if he doesn't admit it himself, I am sure Atticus knows that too. He's trying to make amends for the wrongs he did. But you'll also have to understand, Daphne, that he has his reasons for doing certain things."

This time, it was a genuine smile that quirked his lips a little.