Zion, who had been sitting beside Maxwell, shifted forward and kneeled before Addison. Resting a gentle hand on her knee, he spoke in a low, earnest voice.
"Addie, I know I've done many foolish things in the past… but I finally understand where I went wrong, and I want to make amends. Please, allow me that chance. I'll follow whatever arrangements you decide, and I'll wait, no matter how long it takes, for you to open your heart to me again."
"I know I caused you so much pain and left scars with my actions and harsh words, born out of incompetence and misplaced anger when you had done nothing to deserve it."
"It's taken me years of reflection to even begin to grasp what you must have felt during those times I treated you with such cold indifference. I know I'm not worthy of you yet… but I beg you to give me the opportunity to prove myself."
