"She's dead," Adam Walker said softly.
"She's dead?" the Grand Duchess asked with a weak smile, "So what? Does her death erase the fact that you were married?"
"We were never married, never obtained a Marriage Certificate, we lived together for over three years, and I... I never laid a finger on her." Adam Walker gazed at her face, "Whether you believe it or not, it's the truth. I have never broken the vows I made in the church! I know I lied to you before, though it was for work, it was still a deception... I'm sorry! However, there is one thing I never lied to you about."
Adam Walker took measured steps toward her.
"I love you... from the beginning to the end!"
He extended his hand, tenderly placing the flower in hers. Adam Walker took a deep breath, struggling to release the grip on her wrist.
"I'm sorry, COCO, I... I won't... won't bother you anymore... Goodbye!"
He stepped back, the man who had been through many battles, unflappable even when faced with great pressure.