Laurent stubbornly believed that all of this was his fault.
She was determined to draw a clear line between them. His so-called love for her was, in her eyes, utter nonsense. No matter how much love, no matter how many sweet words he offered, none of it could compare to having the people she cared about alive and well.
She couldn't bear the weight of his love.
Previously, Laurent had always felt that something was off between her and Dave. After this incident, she finally saw it clearly—there was a ruthless and cold-blooded Clark standing between them.
The grief and resolve in her eyes made Dave feel a dull ache deep in his heart. After what had happened, how could he not be hurting? His daughter was his everything, too.
Yet, at this moment, he felt that no matter how many words he spoke, none of them would matter. He simply couldn't chase away the shadows haunting her heart.