Chapter 77

• he reached the doorway, he stopped and looked into her eyes, his gaze burning with intensity. For a moment, they just stared at each other, the air thick with tension and unresolved emotions.
• Gage reached the doorway, he suddenly stopped and turned around to face Nicole. His eyes, which had been flashing with anger and intensity just moments before, now seemed to hold a hint of remorse.
• "Ok, I'm sorry," he said, his voice low and sincere. "I really regret saying some of the things I did. I was out of line, and I'm truly sorry for that."