Debby's cheeks turned slightly red at his words. She lowered her head and didn't respond.
Declan let out a soft sigh when he saw that and didn't push further.
For a few days after that, Ethan finally found what he thought was an excuse to keep showing up in her life.
It started with expensive flowers delivered to her hospital room every day, each card filled with stiff, empty apologies.
Then came the suppressed media coverage about the Olson family, quietly handled through his connections, only for him to inform her afterward in a tone that felt almost like he was granting a favor.
And when she was overwhelmed with hospital bills and debt issues, Ethan even sent her a large check. Debby returned it without even opening it.
"Debby, I'm just trying to help you," Ethan said, his eyes bl
