Not for Your Sake

Valerie tugged at Donovan's sleeve and whispered, "Come on, don't be mad. I know exactly what I'm doing, okay? So please, don't stay angry."

Hearing that, Donovan turned to Valerie and asked, "So you've really made up your mind about this?"

He could tell Valerie was trying to change the subject.

He saw right through her attempt to dodge the question.

Valerie met Donovan's deep gaze and cleared