Unveiling the Past

Declan's eyes narrowed once he heard it. He reached out to grab Valerie's hand to stop her from eating.

Valerie couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Why does he stop me from eating?

“What is it?” Valerie asked in bewilderment.

Declan stared at Valerie as though he wanted to figure out the truth from her eyes. “Did you say it happened when you were young?”

“Yes, it happened when I was young—” Valerie su