Hailee's POV
I drew in a shaky breath and stared directly into Lila's phone camera.
"Dane…" My voice wavered, but I forced myself to continue. "I don't even know how to begin. You… you've been more than I ever expected, more than I thought I deserved. You gave me safety when I felt lost. You gave me strength when I felt weak. You gave me… yourself. And I'll never forget that."
I swallowed hard, blinking back fresh tears.
"When you first came into my life, I thought I would hate it. I thought you'd only bring me more trouble and pain. But when you showed me love… when you touched me with kindness instead of cruelty… I felt loved. You made me feel like I could breathe, like maybe I wasn't as ruined as I believed. You are amazing, Dane. Don't ever forget that."
My voice cracked, and I looked away for a moment, struggling to compose myself. When my gaze returned to the camera, my eyes shone with guilt.