Liam's heart pounded in his chest as he watched Violet silently gather her belongings and walk out of the conference room. A sense of despair enveloped him, realizing that their once unbreakable bond had been shattered by the revelation he had kept hidden. The weight of guilt settled heavily upon him as he realized the extent of the pain he had caused her.
Without uttering a word to the bewildered board members, Liam swiftly rose from his seat and dashed after Violet, his footsteps echoing in the corridor. He called out her name, his voice filled with desperation and remorse, but she quickened her pace, not turning back.
Finally catching up to her, Liam reached out and gently grabbed Violet's arm, his voice quivering with emotion. "Violet, please wait. I didn't mean for it to come out th
