Afraid of the Truth

Valerie gave a small nod. "Alright," she replied, lifting her eyes to meet his. "I'm truly sorry."

...

Her apology came from the heart. At that moment, she hadn't thought much about it. She just knew that Declan was looking for Cecelia, and felt that they shouldn't miss any leads.

Having known Declan for many years, she understood him to some extent. He might not directly seek answers, so she trie