Shattered Elegance

When Declan pushed the door open, he realized that someone had approached him. "Declan…" A pitiful Vanessa stood guiltily behind him, looking as though she was strengthless.

"Why aren't you getting some rest at this hour?" Declan asked with a frown when he saw her.

Vanessa staggered a little. "Are you disappointed in me? I'm sorry. I meant to help you, but I've almost done you a disservice instead