Chapter 45Liam's Pov “I’m sorry.” I said, voice breaking, “I’m so sorry. I’ll say it a thousand times if you want. I’ll scream it until my voice gives out. I was wrong. I should’ve trusted you. I should’ve stood beside you, not condemned you. Please forgive me.”I bowed my head, my forehead nearly touching the floor. The whole place was silent, nothing was said, and Emelia only stood there, still as a statue.After a long moment, she laughed, it was a cold and bitter sound. I slowly lifted my head to take a look at her, and in her eyes was exhaustion, anger. Like she had carried this burden for too long and was done fighting.“Forgiveness?” She scoffed, “You want my forgiveness now?”Her words hit harder than a slap.“I… Yes, Emelia. I know it won’t fix everything but…”She pulled her arm away from my grip. I let her go, heart twisting painfully in my chest.She looked at me, then around at the others, at my parents, Jeremy, Damien, and finally Nora.Amelia stepped forward, the corn
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