Declan sighed.

“Layla, I can’t remember every conversation.”

“You remember the ones that matter to you.”

His eyes shifted toward the metal chest.

“Well, maybe there’s something inside that could help pay for the repairs.”

“I never expected to find anything. I bought this place because I loved it.”

“And that’s the problem! You make decisions based on feelings.”

I looked at him steadily.

“If you’re so concerned about Owen’s future, why did you make him feel ashamed of something he was excited about?”

Declan’s expression softened slightly.

“I didn’t mean to upset him.”

“But you did.”

He began pacing.

“I’m tired of being treated like the bad guy just because I’m thinking about our finances.”

“You haven’t even apologized.”

He stopped beside the chest.

“If I hadn’t come here, we wouldn’t have found this thing at all!”