Complex sentence: In November 1891 Alexandrine discovered the affair, bringing the marriage to the brink of divorce however after the conflict had been somewhat resolved Zola was able to take an increasingly active role in the lives of the children.
Split into simpler sentences: In November 1891 Alexandrine discovered the affair, which brought the marriage to the brink of divorce. However, after the conflict had been somewhat resolved Zola was able to take an increasingly active role in the lives of the children.