Some time later, Vincent's mother traveled abroad to find me.
As soon as she saw me, she dropped to her knees, clutching tightly at the hem of my coat, tears streaming down her face.
"Leah, I beg you! I know I was wrong before, and I am here to apologize! Vincent truly understands his mistakes now. He cries every single day in that prison, saying that hurting you is the greatest regret of his life!"
I pulled my coat away from her grip, my tone cold and steady. "Everything that happened was built on lies and an attempt to take my life. Vincent broke the law, and that is not something a single person's forgiveness can change."
"No, it can be changed!" she pleaded frantically. "If you sign a statement saying you forgive him, the judge will surely show leniency!"
She fumbled inside her de
