Hutton noticed her pale face and sighed, handing her the food container.

"Valeria, I know apologies won't erase what I did. I don't expect immediate forgiveness, but losing the baby broke me too. If I could rewind, I wouldn't have invaded your privacy or left you behind..."

"Enough," Valeria interrupted, her eyes red and voice strained.

"It's pointless now. Maybe this is a sign, Hutton. Without a child, we can have a clean break."

Hutton's face fell at her words. “What do you mean?"