Chapter 10 - The Quiet Reconciliation

An hour later, the grand ballroom was completely cleared.
Adrian sat on a plush sofa in the quiet private bridal suite, holding Leo on his lap as the boy happily ate a small plate of strawberries.
Maya stood near the window, looking out at the gardens below, her gold clutch resting on the table.
Adrian stood up slowly, carrying Leo over to her. He stopped a few feet away, his head bowed with heavy remorse.
"Maya... I don't even know how to ask for your forgiveness," Adrian said, his voice raw with emotion. "I should have fought harder. I should have looked for you myself instead of believing her lies."
Maya turned around, looking at the handsome man she had loved for half her life.
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"You were manipulated by someone you trusted, Adrian," Maya said softly, reaching out to stroke Leo’s wavy brown hair. "What matters now is that Leo has his father back."
👉 Read PART 11 to see how Adrian rebuilt his life and restored justice to Maya!