Leo's eyes never left Lucy's face as she spoke, his gaze piercing and intense. He listened to her words, weighing them, measuring them against the pain and hurt she had caused him.
As Lucy finished speaking, the silence between them was oppressive, heavy with anticipation.
Leo's expression was still unreadable, but Lucy could sense a shift in his demeanor, a slight softening of his stance.
"You've had five years to think about this, Lucy," Leo said finally, his voice low and husky. "Five years to realize that your career wasn't worth losing me.
What makes you think I'll believe you now?"
Lucy's heart sank at the skepticism in his voice, but she refused to give up. "Because I'm not asking for forgiveness, Leo," she said, her voice steady. "I'm asking for a chance to prove myself to you, to show you that I'm committed to us, to our relationship."
Leo's eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing. "And how do you plan to do that?" he asked, his voice laced with challenge.
Lucy's heart skipped a beat as she met Leo's gaze, her determination and resolve evident in her eyes. "I'll do whatever it takes, Leo," she said, her voice firm. "I'll prove to you that I'm willing to fight for us, for our love."
The silence between them stretched out, the tension palpable as Leo considered Lucy's words. Would he give her a chance, or would he shut her out forever?