But Paul had kept parts of his life hidden from Charlotte. These secrets had remained in the shadows for years, as silent and unheard as quiet whispers. Charlotte was so wrapped up in their love that she didn’t see this hidden side of Paul. Or maybe – she now thought – she didn’t want to see it.
Years went by before Paul’s secrets started to come to light. But when she finally found out, it shook Charlotte’s belief in their perfect connection. A painting on their wall silently observed their so-called ‘perfect’ relationship, while if she looked a little bit closer all the lies would be revealed. But it would be years before these secrets came to light.