"Her name is Kay Shaw. She's the 'mentor' who can guide me to happiness!"
Mrs. Corsen grew visibly excited as she spoke in the dream.
Leaving your husband might free you from the source of your pain, but that path won't necessarily lead to happiness... Klein sighed inwardly. Once Mrs. Corsen had calmed down a little, he repeated his earlier question. "How did you meet her? And when?"
"About three days ago. The 'teacher' approached me, brought me here for the first time, and explained her ideas..." Mrs. Corsen answered naturally.
Three days ago? But Mr. Thomas clearly said you started changing two weeks ago... Klein frowned and thought for a moment before asking, "Had you already considered divorce before you met Kay Shaw?"
"Yes... But back then, I couldn't bring myself to decide. I was torn and kept wavering... After Thomas patiently coaxed me, I even thought about giving up on the idea of divorce... Luckily, I met the 'teacher.' She helped me understand that as long as I kept placing myself beneath my husband, no matter how considerate Thomas was now, he would soon go back to the way he used to be..." Mrs. Corsen seemed to sink into her memories as she spoke.
I see. Mrs. Corsen had been unable to bear Mr. Thomas for some time. That Instigator merely gave her a push in a direction she was already heading...
With that in mind, Klein listened again to what "Miss" Kay was preaching. After a moment, he nodded thoughtfully.
What he's saying isn't exactly wrong. His ideas are just a little radical for this era. Storm believers would probably find them hard to accept...
"Were the others like you? Had they been unhappy with their husbands for some time and wanted a divorce?" Klein asked after