Angela stood, eager and afraid to hear his answers. They were going to clear her doubts and help her decide what to do with her life. She needed to know what really happened in the past. Was Grace her mother? If yes, then why did he leave her with a woman who had no love for her own child? If no, then who was her real mother?
"I don't know where to start," Marcus said softly, his voice heavy with regret. He looked at her with pain in his eyes. He knew she didn't deserve all that she had gone through.
"You can start from anywhere," she said quietly.
He took a deep breath before speaking again. "First, I want to apologize for everything you've been through. I've heard some of the stories—maybe not all—but I know you've suffered a lot, both in your mind and your heart."
Angela swallowed hard. She couldn't find any words. All she could do was nod. She appreciated that he didn't try to defend himself or pretend he wasn't at fault.
