Chapter 8: Emma's Recovery
Bab 8: Pemulihan Emma
After months of illness, Emma slowly began to recover. Charles was relieved and devoted himself to her care, taking her to the theater in Rouen to lift her spirits. He hoped that this change of scenery would help her forget her sadness.
Setelah berbulan-bulan sakit, Emma mulai pulih perlahan. Charles merasa lega dan mengabdikan diri untuk merawatnya, membawanya ke teater di Rouen untuk menghiburnya. Dia berharap perubahan suasana ini akan membantunya melupakan kesedihannya.
In Rouen, Emma met Leon again by chance. The lawyer had also moved to the city, and the two were reunited. Emma was surprised to find that her feelings for Leon were as strong as they had been before.
Di Rouen, Emma bertemu Léon lagi secara kebetulan. Pengacara muda itu juga telah pindah ke kota, dan keduanya bersatu kembali. Emma terkejut menemukan bahwa perasaannya terhadap Léon sama kuatnya seperti sebelumnya.
Leon had matured during their years apart, but his feelings for Emma had not changed. He still loved her and regretted that he had never expressed his love when they had met in Yonville. Emma, seeking comfort and romance, responded to his attention.
Léon telah menjadi lebih dewasa selama tahun-tahun mereka berpisah, tetapi perasaannya terhadap Emma tidak berubah. Dia masih mencintainya dan menyesal tidak pernah mengungkapkan cintanya ketika mereka bertemu di Yonville. Emma, mencari kenyamanan dan romansa, menanggapi perhatiannya.
Seeing Leon gave Emma a new sense of hope. Perhaps her life was not destined to be boring and empty after all. She began to imagine a new romance that would finally bring her the happiness she had always desired.
Melihat Léon memberi Emma harapan baru. Mungkin hidupnya tidak ditakdirkan untuk membosankan dan kosong. Dia mulai membayangkan romansa baru yang akhirnya akan memberinya kebahagiaan yang selalu dia inginkan.