Third Person's POV
Delphine sat back after his soft words, words that struck her nerves so sharply her legs weakened and trembled beneath the table. She clenched her fists under the edge of the wood, forcing her gaze to stay locked on him while trying to keep her expression calm.
"What do you want to talk about?" she asked, her voice steady even as she fought to hide the slight quiver on her lips.
She knew this moment would come… but was she truly ready to face it?
After all this time… yet she still didn't have a single answer prepared?
Aether took a slow, controlled breath and lifted his eyes toward hers, holding her gaze with all the steadiness he could gather.
"About our relationship. I… know my actions hurt you and… caused you pain, I'm certain I can't fully comprehend. For that, I am deeply sorry," he said, bowing his head slightly, the apology sounding heavier than before.
Still, Delphine's face held its calm, distant expression.
