Chapter 7: Rodolphe's Betrayal
Bab 7: Pengkhianatan Rodolphe
After several months of their affair, Emma told Rodolphe that she wanted to leave Charles and run away with him. She had made secret plans and was ready to sacrifice everything for their love. Rodolphe, however, had different intentions.
Setelah beberapa bulan hubungan mereka, Emma memberi tahu Rodolphe bahwa dia ingin meninggalkan Charles dan melarikan diri bersamanya. Dia membuat rencana rahasia dan siap mengorbankan segalanya demi cinta mereka. Namun, Rodolphe memiliki niat lain.
Rodolphe did not want to ruin his comfortable life by getting involved in a scandal. He had enjoyed his time with Emma, but he had no intention of leaving his home or risking his reputation. He began to distance himself from Emma, avoiding her and writing fewer letters.
Rodolphe tidak ingin merusak kehidupannya yang nyaman dengan terlibat dalam skandal. Dia menikmati menghabiskan waktu bersama Emma, tetapi dia tidak berniat meninggalkan rumahnya atau mempertaruhkan reputasinya. Dia mulai menjauhkan diri dari Emma, menghindarinya dan jarang membalas surat.
The day they were supposed to leave together, Rodolphe sent Emma a letter explaining that he could not go. He wrote that they must think of their positions in society and the consequences of their actions. Emma was heartbroken.
Pada hari mereka seharusnya pergi bersama, Rodolphe mengirim surat kepada Emma yang menjelaskan bahwa dia tidak bisa pergi. Dia menulis bahwa mereka harus memikirkan posisi mereka di masyarakat dan konsekuensi dari tindakan mereka. Emma patah hati.
Emma fell seriously ill after Rodolphe's betrayal. For weeks, she lay in bed, barely conscious, while Charles worried and cared for her. Her romantic dreams had been shattered, and she could see no reason to continue living.
Emma jatuh sakit parah setelah pengkhianatan Rodolphe. Selama berminggu-minggu, dia terbaring di tempat tidur, hampir tidak sadar, sementara Charles khawatir dan merawatnya. Mimpi-mimpi romantisnya hancur, dan dia tidak melihat alasan untuk terus hidup.