James’s Yearning: James became aware of how much he missed his wife, Rachel, while spending a week at a lecture. Even though they were far apart, James requested Rachel for a photo so they could feel more connected. Their isolation only made them crave each other’s company more.

Internal Conflicts: Rachel was racked with insecurity despite being glad to comply with her husband’s desire. She’s been feeling lonely recently and her physical look seems to be getting worse.

Moment of Desperation: Unbeknownst to James, Rachel was struggling with thoughts of inadequacy, which made her hesitant to show herself to him in the way she believed her husband deserved. In desperation, Rachel emailed James an old photo of herself with her ex-boyfriend, back when she was more confident.

Betrayal Revealed: The window mirror revealed her secret. The picture was taken by her ex-boyfriend, whose silhouette was too obvious to ignore. When James first saw the photo, he was thrilled to see his wife’s beaming smile. However, upon closer inspection, the figure that appeared in the glass reflection perplexed and hurt him.

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