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Chapter 214

Author: C-Writes
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-30 16:31:08

SHAWNA

I stood at the door, watching as my kids left with Damien’s parents. My chest felt tight, and I couldn’t decide if it was because I was nervous about letting them go or if I was just overwhelmed by how fast everything was changing.

“They’ll be fine,” my mom said, patting my shoulder. “You’ve raised them well.”

“Yeah,” I muttered, though my heart wasn’t convinced.

Not long after they drove off, there was a knock at the door. I opened it to find Damien standing there, looking… different. Softer, maybe? His usual confidence was still there, but his eyes held something else.

“Can we talk?” he asked, his voice quiet.

I nodded and stepped aside.

He walked in, hands shoved in his pockets, looking like he was trying to figure out what to say. Finally, he sighed. “I just wanted to apologize for my parents. For how they treated you back then. For everything.”

I folded my arms, leaning against the counter. “That’s a lot of years and a lot of hurt to apologize for, Damien.”

“I know,” he sa
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