After Leo Joyce's outburst, Tiana Grayson froze completely. She stared dazedly at him, her eyes red, the gulf between them so vast it felt as if she were meeting him for the very first time.
Leo Joyce knew his emotions had spiraled out of control again, but he just couldn't help himself. He couldn't stand her treating him like a stranger; he couldn't stand the thought of her walking away from him again.
'Whatever I did wrong, I'll fix it. As long as she'll stay... as long as she'll still love me.'
"Tiana…" He walked over to Tiana Grayson and, once in front of her, knelt down. He cupped her face in his hands, his voice gentle and pleading. "Tiana, tell me, what did I do wrong? Where did I mess up? Please, just tell me. If you tell me, I'll change. I'll keep changing until you're satisfied, okay? No matter what, I'm begging you—don't ignore me. Don't stop loving me."
