Chapter 53

Damian was silent.

Margaret nodded slowly. “We’ve known for a long time that your marriage was strained after David died. Now’s the time to set things right. Go back to Elena.”

“Exactly,” Charles added. “Maybe she’ll forgive you once you prove you’re serious. But you need to show her that you’re willing to give everything up to make amends.”

Damian rose, staring at the floor. “Do you think she’ll ever take me back?”

Margaret placed a hand on his shoulder. “It’s not about whether she takes you back or not. It’s about showing her that you’re truly sorry—and that you’re willing to lose everything just to make things right.”

Suddenly, a voice echoed from the top of the stairs, freezing them all in place.

“I’ve heard everything.”

Isabella stood at the top, dressed in a satin nightgown, her eyes burning with rage.

“Mommy and Daddy want you to divorce me? Seriously? After everything I’ve sacrificed for this family? And now you want to go back