Chapter 499 A Mother's Plea

Vanessa went still. She just stared at Declan, blankly.

"Vanessa. This is on me. All of it. I couldn't figure out what I wanted, and it led to one mistake after another. If I could go back, I'd never leave—not for a second. I'd protect the people I love." Declan took a step closer. "So I'm apologizing. I'm sorry."

He lowered himself to one knee. In front of her.

"Let Leo go. He's done nothing wron