Valerie pressed her lips together tightly, fighting back the urge to cry out loud.
She reached out and gently pushed aside the documents in front of her, then slowly stood up. Her gaze was sincere as she looked at Yves and his daughter. She gave a deep bow, her voice choked with sobs, full of self-recrimination and remorse.
"Yves, Fiona, I'm sorry. I was wrong!"
After speaking, Valerie forced a smile, though it looked bitter and strained.
She turned her gaze to Judge Modie Watts, her voice trembling slightly as she said, "Your Honor, I agree to give custody to Yves, and I don't want any compensation."
At that moment, Valerie seemed to have finally let go of her obsession, facing her past mistakes head-on. In a way that seemed carefree but was filled with heartache, she brought this tangled affair to a close.
