The silence in the room was deafening, only broken by the steady beeps of the machines monitoring Franklin's condition. Each beep seemed to punctuate the weight of the situation, a reminder of the fragility of life and the consequences of choices made.
Violet stood by her father's bedside, her tears flowing freely as she poured her heart out to the unconscious man before her. Her voice quivered with a mix of pain and regret as she spoke, her words filled with emotions that had been suppressed for far too long.
"I'm so sorry, Dad," Violet whispered, her voice barely audible over the hum of the medical equipment. "I didn't know... I didn't understand how important the engagement was to you. I didn't realize the sacrifices you were making, the pain you were carrying."
Her voice caught in h
