Nathaniel's Dark Confession

Held at gunpoint by Elena, Nathaniel delivers a confession that clears him of any murder by exposing her years of calculated blackmail, financial fraud, and obsessive manipulation that kept him trapped in their sham marriage. Explicit memories of his fervent passion with Cora surface amid the revelations, strengthening their bond until Harriet suddenly returns from the storm and coldly sides with Elena to bind the lovers as captives.