a daughter.”
“You could have become a target.”
“I was already alone and pregnant because of what you did.”
My voice trembled.
But I continued.
“I never asked for your family’s money.”
I pointed toward the blank check.
“I only wanted Adrian to know the truth.”
Adrian lowered his head.
“I’m sorry, Elena.”
His apology was barely audible.
I looked at him.
“Don’t apologize for simply losing two years.”
He looked confused.
“Then what should I apologize for?”
“For believing I’d disappear from your life without explaining why.”
He swallowed.
