Chapter 527

Whether Desmond cared or not, Sylvia insisted on apologizing. Remembering how she hadn't recognized him before and worried he couldn't give Valerie a happy life, she felt a wave of guilt.

She said, "Desmond, I misjudged you. You've loved Valerie well and built her the life she deserves. She chose right."

Then Sylvia turned to Valerie, urgent. "If love remains, rebuild."

"Mom, that's enough. We've