Alexandra tried to pull away—biting, kicking, and finally growling like a trapped kitten, lips clamped shut—until Scott sighed and let her go. "Don't ever do that again!" she snapped, wiping her mouth angrily. "Buy your damn house and enjoy it, but if you think moving here is going to change anything between us…" Scott ran a hand through his hair, then gently took her face in his hands, forcing her to meet his eyes. "Listen to me—because I need to say this clearly," he said seriously. "I don't deserve forgiveness. Not from God, not from you, not from anyone. I—more than anyone—should've protected you, because I loved you. I should've trusted you, listened to you, defended you. Love isn't something you say, it's something you show… and I didn't show it." Both their eyes filled with tears, but he didn't stop. "I failed you. Nothing will ever change that. I failed you, and I regret it every day. I failed you, and I understand if you can't forgive me. But I have two options—give
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