Chapter 7 - The Offer That Came Too Late
After Mallory left, Graham found Willa standing near the front window.
Their eleven-year-old son, Emmett, was staying with Willa’s sister that evening. Graham had seen him only twice in the previous month because he had been “too busy.”
Now he understood that Willa and Emmett had paid the price for his selfishness.
“I will withdraw every accusation I made during the divorce,” he said. “You can keep the house, full custody, and half of my shares.”
Willa turned toward him.
“You are speaking as if you still have the power to grant me a life.”
He lowered his eyes.
“I am trying to make things right.”
“Making things right begins with accepting that some things cannot be restored.”
“Do you still love me?”
Willa’s expression became sad, but her answer was steady.
“I loved the man who sat beside me in a rented office and promised we would never let success change us.”
Graham swallowed.
“And now?”
“Now I know that promises mean very little when character disappears the moment admiration comes from someone new.”
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She picked up her case.
“I already have what I need, Graham. I have my son, my peace, and the truth.”
