Chapter 172. Solace

Ellie's POV

A second chance?

A second chance! To make things right. A second chance to prove to my father that I am still his beloved daughter and that I love him dearly. I care so much about him. I am neither heartless nor selfish. A second chance to right my wrongs!

This is the most consoling idea I have heard so far. I am determined to do all it takes to mend the relationship between me and my father, whatever it takes.

But what if that locks Damian out? What if Damian happens to be sacrificed? What if, in the process of redeeming myself and restoring peace with my father, I am left with no room or chance to be with my Damian? What will become of us—our love? Is he the sacrifice I have to pay for my mistakes? Can I sacrifice him? I doubt if he even thought about that before he said that.

"Hey, you know I can't dry these tears away, babe. We are far apart, but it hurts me so much to see you crying." Damian speaks after moments of sile