Beyond Forgiveness

“The reason I got engaged to Coraline was because—”

“I don't care about your reasons; they have nothing to do with me.”

Desmond gazed at her intently. “Am I really so unforgivable? Can't we even have a proper conversation?”

“Is this how someone who wants to talk properly should be acting?”

Coralie glanced at the hand that was gripping her shoulder.

Due to his excessive force, his knuckles were tur