A Regret too Late
Regret flashed in his eyes, and his voice turned urgent.
"I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! It's my fault, Mari! I know all of this happened because I was reckless! I won't do it again, so please, forgive me this one time."
A wave of helplessness washed over Maria. She was afraid he would lose sight, too.
However, she knew Richard would never change. He would always charge ahead on his own.
She shook his hand off and looked straight at him.
"Do you know how I felt when I sent Eleanor away and watched her pay for what she did? I was not just happy, but I was lost too. If she has paid for what she did, what about you?
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