Chapter 6: The Affair Begins
Rodolphe continued his pursuit of Emma, writing her passionate letters and meeting her secretly in the woods near his estate. Emma, who had never experienced true romance, fell completely under his spell. She believed that he loved her as deeply as the heroes in her romantic novels.
For Emma, this affair was the fulfillment of all her dreams. She finally had the passion and excitement she had longed for since her convent school days. She spent hours getting dressed for her secret meetings with Rodolphe.
Charles noticed nothing unusual about Emma's behavior. He believed that her frequent absences were due to visits to friends or charity work. His innocence and trust made it easy for Emma to continue her affair without guilt or suspicion.
Emma's love for Rodolphe grew stronger each day. She began to imagine a future where she would leave Charles and live happily with Rodolphe. These dreams gave her hope, but they were built on nothing but Rodolphe's empty promises.