Third Person's POV
"I don't care," Mortimer said without hesitation, his gaze fixed on her, hoping to see even the slightest change in her expression.
Seraphina's expression remained calm. "I did those things willingly back then. I never blamed you. If I ask you to make it up to me now, it would feel like I'm forcing you."
"No, not at all. I was willing too," Mortimer replied.
Perhaps Seraphina's words gave him a glimmer of hope. He continued urgently, as if grasping at the last possible chance. "Sera, I never saw it as unfair. I chose this willingly. Please... give me another chance. Sign it, and let's start over. Let's begin again with this new agreement."
He forced a smile, but his eyes betrayed him. His lashes trembled, the corners of his eyes reddened, and he looked utterly broke
