Chapter 24

After a moment of silence, Stefan awkwardly apologized, "Alyssa, it's my fault for doing you wrong. I shouldn't have gotten involved with other women. I made Juliette have an abortion, and I got rid of her. Please, forgive me. I'll do anything. Just don't leave me!" Despite how desperately he pleaded, Alyssa remained calm. She smiled gently and slowly said, "Alright, I forgive you." This unexpected answer sent Stefan's head spinning. "Really?" he quickly asked before he could fully grasp the meaning behind her words. Alyssa sneered. "Isn't this the answer you wanted? I'm not holding anything against you anymore. I forgive you. Are you satisfied now? If you are, then let's end it here." It was just one word of forgiveness, and if he wanted to hear it as much as he wanted, she'd give it to him. But if he thought they could go back to how things were, that would never happen. A broken mirror could never be restored. Even if its pieces were glued together, it would never return to it