Ash's pov ;
When he finally spoke, his hand cupped my face with a gentle touch, the water dripping from his fingers and splattering onto my cheeks. He held my gaze with an intenseness that made me feel both nervous and comforted at the same time.
"Ash, there's a lot of things that I need to tell you, but now isn't the time," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "I have a lot to apologize for, a lot to tell you." His words hung in the air, heavy and laden with meaning. But before I could respond, he continued, "But I could tell you that I have forgiven you and not looking for my revenge anymore. Now, I'm only focused on repenting my wrongdoings towards you." The weight of his words hit me like a ton of bricks. I couldn't believe what I was hearing- forgiveness and repentance were not words I had ever associated with him before.
