Chapter 654

"If your dad says something harsh, try not to take it personally, okay? He's just stuck in his own head and can't move on. He doesn't mean any harm to you," Miriam said, her voice careful and gentle.

Declan just shrugged, his tone flat. "I don't care."

"Declan..." she murmured.

But hearing him say that only made Miriam's heart ache even more.

'How could he really not care?' Miriam thought.

'After