Chapter 15 Cassian watched Mara , whose lips saved into a gentle smile as she seemed to remember something and emotions churned vistently in his chest , as if something was abanit to berak the nigh the surface . After a long silence , he stepped forward , moving right in front of her . Casian was tall, a full head taller than Mara , Standing before her now , his shadow completely enveloped her . He raised his hands for her , bot ultimately let it fall weakly to his side " Mara , I'm sorry ." This apology was three years too late , but he couldn't help thinking it was only three years , better than never seeing her again . The out of the blue apology left Mara momentarily stunned . " What ? " she instinctively asked , then seemed to remember something . Not knowing which particular incident he was apologizing for , Mara fell silent . Across from her , Cassian had already begun explaining . " I didn't know my mother would force you to leave . I never wanted you to go .. Before he could finish , Mara shook her heal , cutting lim off " Mrs. Whitmore didn't force me to leave . She just happened to suggest I go when I was already planning to leave anyway . " At those words , Cassian's heart ached even more . During the years Mara was gone , he'd imagined many possibilities , especially after learning his mother had played a role in her departure . He couldn't help hoping that Mara hadn't left willingly , but had been forced to He'd also imagined what their reunion might look like - would she be happy , or would she still be angry with him ? But he'd never considered that Mara had left of her own free will , or that she'd be this indifferent when they met , as if he were just some acquaintance from the past who no longer mattered . His heart clenched painfully . He opened his mouth to say something , but felt like his breath was trapped in his throat , choking him speechless . ter years apart , she wouldn't even tell a lie to spare his feelings . She was so heartless - to heartless that after But if he were to just give up like this , a voice inside screamed in defiance . It insisted this wasn't right - at the very least , she shouldn't be this cold * 1 found out about everything that happened back then , Mara , I'm sorry . I was too narrow minded then , always feeling like you'd seen at my words , and I couldn't face you . I was too young , too immature , treating my pride like it was everything thing that's what I wanted … " As he spoke , his eyes began to redden around the edges. Before Mart could respond , he continued " And I later realized how many times I wrongly accused you . I'm sorry . I was too arrogant , always thinking what I saw was the truth . If it hadn't been for later . If it hadn't been for later , when he'd told someone to drive Juliette home but she'd run off on her own instead . In desperation , he'd had some pack her belongings , only to discover poison purchase records and leftover poison she hadn't had time to dispose of . That's when he'd learned that Mara truly hadn't poisoned Juliette . Because of that discovery , he'd later checked the auction surveillance footage and realized just how many times he'd wronged Mara Unfortunately , the truth had come too late . He'd never had the chance to apologize to her Exce , and now that he finally had the opportunity . seemed like she no longer cared Mara indeed didn't care much anymore . as long past the point of caring about truth . The truth had arrived too late , and she was long What good was a casual apology now ? He couldn't return the pain she'd endured and after so many years had passed. Mara didn't want to trap Den He'll Never Destroy pur . Whitmore , is there anything else ? If not , I should go . My boyfriend is waiting for me In "Coaching His Heart" by CrushReel, the romantic tale unfolds after Kate and Tom experience a fleeting connection that leads to a misunderstanding, causing them to part ways. Fate intervenes when Kate reemerges as the assistant coach for a men's hockey team, bringing her face-to-face with Tom once more. Exploring themes of love, destiny, and second chances, this modern romance delves into the complexities of hidden emotions and the power of rekindled connections. Set against the backdrop of a grand mansion, the story weaves together secrets and revelations that promise to captivate readers seeking a heartfelt journey. What sets "Coaching His Heart" apart is its tender portrayal of characters navigating through unspoken feelings in a world where vulnerability reigns supreme. With each page turned, readers are drawn deeper into a web of emotions that resonate long after the final chapter. Experience the magic of "Coaching His Heart" on CrushReel, where this sweet romance awaits your discovery.