Chapter 74

DOMINIC’S POV There was a beat of silence before I spoke again, my voice dropping low. “I love Olivia. And I always have. I just didn’t know it until I lost her. I am truly regretful for leading you on too, I guess I was just looking for a replacement for Olivia without realizing that no one can ever replace her in my life.” Her face fell. She tried to hide it, but I saw the tremble in her lip, the way her throat bobbed when she swallowed. I almost felt sorry for her—almost. “She gave me twins,” I continued, unable to keep the pride and ache from my voice. “She gave me a family. And I left her when she needed me most. I’ll never forgive myself for that. But I will spend the rest of my life trying to make it right.” Evelyn was silent for a moment. I sat there, waiting for her reaction—half-braced for the inevitable protest, the tearful plea, or maybe even the storm of accusations I’d become used to over the years. But it didn’t come. When she finally spoke, her voice was soft, unexpecte