Chapter 10

In the midst of the howling wind, the churning surf pounded the ragged reefs. Winona finally understood Caleb's intention as she gazed at the ominous sea below. She went limp with fear, clutching Caleb's leg desperately. She said, "You can't kill me, Caleb! You'll have to pay with your life if you kill me! You have to spare me for the sake of our previous marriage! I swear I'll never show my face before you and bother you again, Caleb!" Caleb roughly shoved her away, his eyes brimming with hatred. "You want to bring up our marriage now? You ought to know that my greatest regret is letting trash like you cross my threshold! You and your entire family deserve to go to hell!" After that, Caleb, amidst Winona's desperate scream, mustered every ounce of his strength and shoved her over the cliff edge. Caleb descended into full madness after shoving Winona off the cliff. He attributed all his hatred and resentment to Giselle's "heartlessness". He believed that if Giselle hadn't pushed