Dead Men's Shoes Volume 1 Chapter 4 - Had the Chance been with us that has not been

In which Alexis, buoyed by a hopeful interview and the promise of employment, returns home only to find his wife Sibyl unexpectedly absent and a letter that alters the course of his thoughts and feelings in a most wrenching manner. The quiet scene of their humble lodging contrasts sharply with the turmoil evoked by her departure and the mystery it unfolds, leaving Alexis to wrestle with hope, despair, and a heart heavy with unanswered questions.