The Weight of Forever

“So you want to break up?” Valerie stepped out of his embrace and glared at him. “I thought you were different, but you're just the same as the rest. Fine. Let's end it. Pretend I never saved you.”

“No! That's not what I mean,” Declan exclaimed. “Valerie, I'll never forget that you saved my life. I only want to wait until the company stabilizes and the scandal blows over, then we'll announce the e