Chapter 967

Amelia had already figured out the complicated dynamics between Bethany, Trystan, and Mateo. She smiled and shook her head, choosing not to say anything. Bethany followed Mateo into the hallway. "What's going on?" she asked, confused. "What do you want to talk about?" "Beth, I need to apologize first," Mateo said, stepping back and lowering his head. "Mateo, what are you doing?" Bethany hurried to him, pulling him upright. "What's wrong?" Mateo let out a quiet, self-deprecating laugh. "I'm fine. Don't worry." His eyes stayed on Bethany's face as if trying to etch every detail into his memory. "Beth, I'm sorry for my choice three years ago and the lies I've told since." It turned out that this was the reason. Bethany shook her head. "It's behind us now. It doesn't bother me anymore." "That's because you're kind, but I still owe you an apology," Mateo said sincerely. "I'm sorry for what happened recently, especially for hurting you and Ely." "Mateo, you don't have to apologize