Chapter 88

• Arthur took a step closer to Valarie, his eyes filled with regret. "I know you're still angry with me, and I'm very sorry that—"
• But before he could finish his sentence, Valarie raised her hand, her palm facing him. "Stop," she said, her voice firm but shaking with emotion. "I don't want your sorry, nor your explanation. Because of you, I'm in this prison again. Because of you, Lily lost her grandparents. All because of you."
• Arthur's eyes dropped, his shoulders slumping in defeat. Valarie's words cut deep, and he knew he deserved every bit of her anger.