“I’m sorry..”
Sorry? He was sorry about it?
What he said barely registered at first. It felt implausible that I actually thought I was hearing things, but I heard him sigh and take a few steps, which rattled me.
So, when I turned, and saw Damian standing a few meters away from me, I intently meet his gaze to try and weight down the emotions lingering there.
He was sorry? Was I hearing it right? Damian apologized to me… just as I thought he’d avoid me as I did?
I couldn’t do anything when it repeatedly echoed in my mind, clattering something loose in my chest. After all these years, I went through all the pain, all the betrayal, and not once did I ever hear him apologize to me— not even an explanation, or even a reason why he did that.
Why now?
I struggled to breath. I couldn’t cont
