[Leo’s POV]
I take in Darlene’s tombstone, my heart breaking at the scene and knowing that the woman buried here would never return.
“Darlene,” I say slowly, my gaze remaining on her picture that shines in the sun. “I’m sorry. These are the words I have been wanting to say to you for a while, but never got the chance to speak them.”
I was sorry for a lot.
I was sorry for marrying her on impulse.
I was sorry for falling for her daughter.
And I was sorry for wanting to be with her daughter when I knew it was wrong.
“What I have done must have hurt you greatly and for that, I want to apologize again and again. Of course, I don’t expect your forgiveness, because honestly, I don’t deserve it, but I do hope that you can give your blessing.”
As I speak, I turn my gaze to Rue who listens s
