▒ AUTHOR'S POV ▒
"I'm sorry, Amelia. I'm sorry for lying to you. I'm sorry for deceiving you. I didn’t mean to hurt you, and I’m truly sorry," Colton pleaded for forgiveness.
Amelia stepped away from the door, now standing in front of him.
Colton attempted to kneel before her to beg for forgiveness, but Amelia stopped him by holding his hand.
"It's okay, Colton. But... but, Colton, you could have stopped all of this from happening by telling me the truth earlier."
"I know, and I’m sorry for lying to you. I lied because I was afraid that if you knew the truth, you would hate me. I know that’s not a good enough reason, but I’m really sorry. Please find it in your heart to forgive me," Colton pleaded, his face full of regret. No one could doubt that he was genuinely sorry.
"It's okay, I
