Adrian indeed circled around the cemetery, waiting until they left before going back. For one long hour, he just sat by the grave, back relaxing on the headstone, his bandaged leg stretched. The whole time he didn't say a word. Gavin waited in the car. Sunlight shone and dimed, sweat breaking through his body, but it felt like he couldn't find the right words. When he finally opened his mouth, the only thing that came was, “I’m sorry,” and a lone tear trickled down his cheek. “Ten long years…for ten long years I failed you.” He lamented, “I let that murderer live freely, use your name and resources and live in your home.” “I let that woman control me…” his voice shook, referring to his mother this time, “I let Arabella suffer. I ruined our child’s childhood.” He pressed his palm to his face, trying to hold in the pain as his heart ached with regret. “I don't even know what to say except sorry. I’m sorry, Dad.” He leaned his back on the headstone, head dropped, his body shakin
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