Chapter 582

Beatrice's words left Declan speechless. He looked at Valerie carefully, afraid she would misunderstand.

Then, he said impatiently, "Mom, stop overthinking things. It's my own business. Stay out of it."

He grew up with Valerie and knew her well. She was not playing hard to get. Instead, she had completely given up on him.

He continued, "Trent broke the law and should be punished.

"He has committed