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Wife? My world seemed to be spinning as she heard the word. But how could it be possible? Why had Argul never told her? And most importantly, could he be hiding anything else?

The shock was quickly residing and anger filled its place. I found her tongue.

"How could you not tell me, Argul?"

He did not reply and began to stare resolutely at the carpet.

"HOW COULD YOU HIDE THIS FROM ME? I TOLD YOU ALL ABOUT MY PAST! NEMIAN, AND EVEN VENN. AND HERE YOU ARE, NOT EVEN BOTHER TO TELL ME THAT YOU WERE MARRIED!"

"Are married."

"Excuse me?"