Elaine Shelton has loved Skylar Frey for ten years and eventually marries him.But just two years into their marriage, the woman Skylar has always cherished returns to the country. Elaine becomes the villain in his eyes, discarded by him like worthless trash.Blinded and consumed by his own delusions, Skylar does everything he can to torment Elaine, breaking her in both body and spirit until her life becomes a living hell.When the truth finally comes to light, Elaine is already dead, leaving behind no trace of her remains.Skylar passes out in despair. When he wakes up, he kneels before her cenotaph and weeps bitterly. "Please, Elaine, come back to me. I'm begging you. Open your eyes. I'll make it up to you. Just look at me once more—please."