My mother’s expression faltered for a split second, but she quickly regained her composure. "Leon might be trying to fix things now, but what about all the damage he’s already done? Fin has always been there for you, steady and reliable."
"Always been there for me?" I echoed, my tone rising with a mixture of disbelief and disappointment. "How can you say that after what he tried to do to Leon? And Leon... he’s the one who stepped up when we needed help the most. He didn’t just talk about love – he showed it through his actions. Why can’t you see that?"
Her eyes flickered with something I couldn’t quite place – guilt? Fear? I wasn’t sure. But she remained resolute. "I know it’s hard for you to understand right now, but Fin made a mistake out of love. Leon’s the one who’s unpredictable, wh
