Bickering Lovers

"For Declan, the last thing he needs is emotional entanglements. This doesn't seem like him at all. He'll definitely force himself to distance from this," Silas said, glancing at Valerie. "The thing is, you've always been the key between you two. Are you sure you don't want to reconsider?

"Valerie, even though we haven't known each other for long, I do hope you can find happiness."

"Thank you," Va