Chapter 161: FORGIVE ME, EDELINE

Edeline “Edeline, I am truly sorry...” The words spilled from my lips as tears continued to stream down my face. I felt a bit embarrassed, revealing my vulnerable side once again. He really knew how to bring it out of me. “I messed up, and I want you to know that I have always wanted you. I was just really confused and didn’t know how to handle things. I followed my dad’s orders instead of listening to my own heart. I am begging you, please forgive me. When I received that fake letter from you, it completely broke me. I was a mess, crying like a baby. Being in this situation has been incredibly tough, especially now that I realize I was trapped. But I understand now that it wasn’t my fault. Not being man enough, though, that’s on me.” He reached out and took my hand, sending a shiver down my spine. Rubbing my eyes, I stared at him as I removed my hand from his grasp. “I have to say, your disappearing act actually did me a favor. It opened my eyes and made me wiser. I’ve been through so