Chapter 102: Protect Your Family, Mark!!!

Alison buried her face in his chest, tears threatening to spill from her eyes. "But I should have seen through his lies. I should have known better than to trust him." Mark gently lifted her chin, meeting her tear-filled eyes with his own. "Don't be so hard on yourself again, Ally. Billy is the one who should bear the blame for his deceitful actions. He's the one who pretended to be something he's not, all to win your trust and then shatter it into pieces." Alison sniffled, wiping away her tears with the back of her hand. "I just can't believe I fell for his lies, Mark. I thought he was the one, but he turned out to be nothing but a pathetic liar and a cheater." Mark wrapped his arms around her, offering her solace and reassurance. "You deserve so much better than him, Ally. And you have me now. I'll never hurt you like he did. I'll always be here for you, no matter what." Alison leaned into his embrace, finding comfort in his words and his unwavering love. "Thank you, Mark