Chapter 2173 The Mighty Leigh Shefford
- Volk had told himself Autumn deserved perfection.
- He feared he would make her feel small simply by standing at her side. Yet he loved her with a desperation that eclipsed reason.
- Unable to let go, he carried his shame like granite and stayed. Guilt still gnawed. He ached to hand her the best the world could give. But he, irreparably cracked, could offer only imperfection.