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The days crawled by so fast. A lot had happened to Caraline during this time. Almost every news channel on television and the internet was talking about her wedding preparations with Diego. Several times, the two of them were featured as guests on a television program that wanted to dissect the preparations for their special day. The wedding preparation were almost perfect two days before the event began. The venue and all the facilities had already been decided, and it was all organized by Diego. Caraline was never involved or rather didn't want to be. Caraline and Diego are at a luxury boutique to pick out their wedding attire. Both of them could not escape the onslaught of camera lights. There was a brief interview in front of the boutique until Caraline and Diego finally left the location. Caraline's life was turned upside down by fate and reality. For most of the day, she would be around Diego, pretending to be happy in front of the media and the public. However, after returni
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"What are you doing in this place, Catherine?" asked Caraline in an angry tone. She tugged her cousin's hand quite hard.Catherine clucked, patting her hand as if she had just gotten dirt on it. "You're completely uneducated and have no manners. Is that your welcome to your cousin?""Never mind, Catherine." Caraline rolled her eyes. "I don't want to argue with you, especially not in front of my family tomb. You should leave this place immediately.""You have no right to kick me out, Caraline." Catherine snorted in annoyance. "I just accidentally visited this place.""Visiting?" Caraline raised one eyebrow. "What do you mean, Catherine?"Catherine ruffled her hair, rolling her eyes. "Am I wrong to be in this place just to see the grave of someone related to me?""Of course you're wrong," Caraline said firmly, "as long as my parents and my sister are alive, you've never done them any good. You've only come to insult and brag about yourself. Do you want to do the same after they're gone?
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It had been a day after her meeting with Catherine at the cemetery, but until now Caraline had not heard anything from her cousin. On the other hand, she wasn't willing to ask Catherine about it either.After her return from the funeral, Caraline locked herself in her room. Grace and the maids again asked her to come out. They said that they were ready and willing to listen to her heart. However, Caraline still didn't want to leave the room.Caraline took a deep breath when she saw that the news about her marriage to Diego was still a hot topic on television. She could see that she and Diego were close there, often showing off their affection and closeness. She seemed like the happiest woman to be with Diego. However, in reality, she couldn't help but feel sad when she thought of Deric.Caraline turned off the television and walked towards the balcony. She unintentionally chose the balcony that directly overlooked Deric's residence. The memories came back, bringing with them a mountin
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Jeremy, Jonathan, and James were enjoying dinner with the television broadcasting Caraline and Diego's wedding preparations."This is one hell of a wedding," Jonathan said, his gaze not leaving the television, which was now showing the wedding decorations."You're right, Jonathan," Jeremy replied, "I hear Henry Hulbert will be attending the wedding.""So what happened to... Deric?" asked James suddenly, "isn't he still Caraline's husband?"Jeremy chuckled. "Looks like she's starting to realize who the flawed man she married a few months ago is. I'd wager that by now she's kicked that cripple Deric out. Of course, anyone would choose Diego over that useless man."James looked down, quickly finishing the dish on his plate. "Does that mean Caraline dumped... Deric?""Looks like it." Jeremy took a sip of his drink, looking at James who looked glum. "Do you feel sorry for the cripple Deric, James?""Is that right, James?" interrupted Jonathan."No." James shook his head with his face still
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Caraline and Diego's wedding day had finally arrived. Television channels have been broadcasting the event since morning, as well as the internet. The public's attention seemed to be drawn to the happy moment of the supposedly perfect couple.The streets of Heaventown were jammed from early morning. Vehicles crept slowly. The sound of honking horns interspersed with the swearing of the drivers. At the venue, the waiters and staff were busy preparing everything. One by one, the guests arrived and entered the event room.Amongst the hustle and bustle of the event, a slender woman in a black dress and sunglasses walked down the hospital corridor with confident steps. In a different place, Helen slowly opened her eyes and began to wake up from her coma. Several bodyguards who were watching her immediately contacted the doctor. The woman in the black dress stood some distance away from Helen's room, watching the room that was still filled with several of Caraline's bodyguards for some tim
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In just one hour, Caraline will officially become Diego's wife. Right now, she was in the makeup room. Three makeup artists were handling her make-up and the outfit she would wear for the wedding.Caraline just stared blankly at her reflection in the mirror. The television screen was still broadcasting the preparations for the upcoming wedding. Grace and the three maids were also in the room preparing everything needed.Caraline looked down and cried as Grace told her that she had suddenly run to the edge of the lake while screaming Deric's name. What she had seen that afternoon was nothing more than a mirage. In reality, Deric had gone far away from her.Caraline admited that her makeup was perfect, as was the long white dress with floral ornaments she is wearing. Caraline stared at the earrings Deric had given her in a box, stroking them gently, remembering when he had given them to her.Caraline tried to mask the hurt and longing with a faint smile. "I want to wear these earrings,"
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Caraline was taken aback when she read that last sentence. Her eyes rounded as her breath suddenly caught. The woman then let out a long breath along with a shake of her head.Caraline was silent for some time, scanning her surroundings. Her heart was suddenly beating rapidly. All the images of Deric now filled her head. She reread the chart from top to bottom to make sure that what she had read earlier was not wrong. However, she still got the same information."So... the one who helped me in the accident was Deric," Caraline muttered while holding her own heart. "And the person who hit Deric was Carla, not me."Caraline clenched her fists tightly. She tried to hold back the tears that were trying to break through her stubbornness. "Deric."Caraline looked up, leaning her back against the back of the chair. She suddenly thought of Carla's condition after school graduation. Her sister looked thin and locked herself in her room more often than not. Before her death, Carla had been sick
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Caraline could not contain her sadness any longer. She burst into tears again, streaming down her cheeks. She hugged the diary tightly as if she was holding Carla. All the images of her life with her sister came flooding back. Sadness, regret, and longing took turns to overwhelm her emotions.Caraline fell off the sofa still hugging Carla's diary. Her body shook violently until the sound of crying finally surfaced. Grace and the three maids who heard it immediately entered the room with panicked faces."Oh my, Miss Caraline." Grace quickly embraced Caraline, trying to get her back onto the sofa. However, she found it difficult as Caraline's body fell back to the floor.The room was filled with crying for a while. Caraline didn't want this marriage to happen. Neither did she want to be the companion of a disgusting monster like Diego, all she wanted was Deric, the man she loved and her sister loved."What happened?" Diego appeared with a fierce face. He hit the door of the room hard. "
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Jeremy, Jonathan, and James looked tense as they followed a bodyguard to the edge of the park. The crashing of the waves was a musical accompaniment to their racing hearts. The three men suddenly fell silent when they saw Deric with his back to them near the fence. Shortly afterward, the bodyguard chose to excuse himself. For a few seconds, there was only silence between the four men. Jeremy, Jonathan, and James exchanged glances with each other, confused as to what action they should take at this point. Should they say goodbye? Deric slowly turned around, smiling to greet his three half-brothers. He walked over, but Jeremy, Jonathan, and James did not move from their places or even turn their heads towards him. "I've been waiting for your arrival," Deric said. Jeremy, Jonathan, and James had not paid any attention to Deric's words. Their faces had not completely lifted either. "Didn't you miss me a lot, James?" asked Deric, "you even called me and sent me messages almost every da
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Six months later The news of the Universe Corporation President's marriage sent the country into a frenzy. Many of the women who dreamed of becoming his wife suddenly felt heartbreak and deep sadness.Rumors circulated like mushrooms in the rainy season about who the lucky woman who would become Jacob Balderic's partner would be. Six months after the Universe Corporation President appeared in public and introduced himself, the man never appeared in front of the media again. However, the news about him continued to fill news lines and television shows.A week after the news of the wedding broke, the media managed to uncover the lucky woman, who was none other than Caraline. Many people agreed with this because they felt that the two were a good match. However, some sneered and bullied Caraline on social media. Even so, the wedding was held in a private location in the city of Summertown.The news of the wedding became the top and hottest topic ever, and even the news of Caraline and D
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All eyes were on Deric who had just recognized himself as the presiden of the number one company in the country. The atmosphere of the event was instantly silent, as were the people watching the news on television channels and the internet. Shortly afterward, the adoring admiration was met with thunderous applause."Oh my," said Helen, "isn't that Mr. Deric? How could this be possible? He can walk on both feet and right now he's in front of us."Helen turned to Caraline who was looking down with a smile on her face. When she realized something, Helen quickly controlled herself. She knew the reason behind Caraline's change over the past two weeks."Miss Caraline," Helen called with a bright smile. Despite the crack in her heart, she was happy to see Caraline now.Caraline was silent and didn't dare to raise her head at the moment. The praise and admiration directed at Deric made her even more terrified of losing him.On the other side, Diego and Wilson were watching the show on the scr
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A week passed after Caraline met with Deric on the rooftop of the building. However, her happy smile never faded. Helen, Stevan, and the rest of the maids and guards couldn't understand her attitude. While Caraline had been saddened a few months ago, for the past week, she had been overwhelmed with happiness.Caraline visited an event organized by one of Universe Coporation's subsidiaries in a large park. Many famous officials and businessmen attended the event, including Henry Hulbert.Caraline couldn't sit still while watching Henry Hulbert perform on stage. Her eyes were often drawn to the surroundings. There was a good chance that Deric was also at this event, she thought.Caraline hadn't received any messages from Deric all week. She also deliberately did not contact him. If longing had been excruciating in the past, this longing had only intensified the love."Do you need something?" asked Helen, who was sitting next to Caraline's chair."Nothing." Caraline shook her head, turni
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Caraline and Deric looked at each other for some time, lost in their feelings. The lights around the rooftop seemed to change color as time passed."I'm just afraid that you'll lose consciousness like last time," Deric said suddenly."What do you mean?" asked Caraline with flushed cheeks."You know, you suddenly passed out when we were about to do... 'it' in your room." Deric laughed, gently stroking Caraline's hair."Passed out?" Caraline raised one eyebrow. "Didn't we ever do that?""Not at all," Deric said, "you seemed to be so nervous that you passed out, especially since you didn't stop smiling during your sleep."Caraline suddenly turned her back on Deric, closing her eyes with a very red face. She was embarrassed when she heard that. So, all this time she had only dreamed about doing 'that' with Deric. "Don't talk to me anymore. I hate you.""I know if your heart says otherwise." Deric stood beside Caraline."No, I'm serious." Caraline turned her gaze to the other side. "You ar
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Caraline's whole body shook even more when she saw Deric standing in front of her. She dropped her cell phone because she couldn't contain her shock. For a few moments, she could only hold her breath with an unblinking gaze.Caraline felt shocked on top of the shock. She had wanted Deric to walk again, but when she saw it firsthand, Caraline was left stunned and unable to do anything. Her lips half opened, but quickly closed again.Didn't Deric look perfect with his current appearance?Caraline pinched her left arm hard. She felt a great pain there. It signaled that she was in the real world. However, Caraline still felt lost in dreamland. Deric, who she thought was a man who had lost his dreams, was the mysterious figure that people wanted to know about. Deric was none other than the richest man in the country.Doesn't Deric look perfect in his current position?Caraline looked back as her feet hit the rooftop barrier. She was at the edge of the room and there was no turning back. Fo
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"Deric."Caraline could only remain silent with wide-rounded eyes for some time. Her mouth was half open with a look of disbelief. All the images of her time with Deric instantly faded away, making her body almost collapse on the floor. Tears were rolling down her cheeks relentlessly.Caraline knew that she missed Deric more than anything. However, when he was in front of her right now, she could only stand still without being able to get closer or even hug him tightly.Time seemed to stop for Caraline. All the scenery around her suddenly turned black and white, except for Deric alone. At the same time, the world became eerily silent.Could this all be a delusion?Could it be that he was in a dream?Could it be that God had answered all her prayers and hopes?Caraline still couldn't quite believe what was happening. For months she had searched for Deric's whereabouts with everything she had, but nothing good had come of it. However, at this moment, Deric came to him alone on this roof
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Two months laterA talent show organized by one of Universe Corporation's subsidiaries received an overwhelming response from the public. The show had the highest ratings for several weeks. It culminated in the finale that aired last night. The participants put on an incredible show of entertainment and performance. The show was even aired in several neighboring countries. The enthusiasm of the public and netizens for the program was so high that the organizers intended to re-organize a similar event with a fresh and new concept.As a token of appreciation for the achievement and success, a lavish banquet was held for all partners who joined the program. Several Universe Corporation officials were present, one of whom was Henry Hulbert.Caraline was still in the room, staring at her reflection in the mirror. She put on the earrings Deric had given her to complete her look tonight. The search for the man had been ongoing until now, but his whereabouts had yet to be discovered."Wherev
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One month passed quickly. Caraline reorganized her life. Diego was sentenced to fifteen years in prison for the crimes he had committed. Although it wasn't worth it, it was enough to make her feel relieved. On the other hand, Wilson was also put behind bars. Although the Wattson family tried to get him released, he was sentenced to eight years in prison.Caraline's life gradually returned to the way it was before knowing Deric. She was busy with office work. However, her longing and love for him became even more unstoppable.Caraline has a new habit now. When she missed Deric the most, she would go to his former residence and spend the night there. Caraline would smile at the pictures on the wall and cry shortly after.The search for Deric, Lucy, and Thomas was still ongoing. However, there was no sign that they will be found. Caraline felt that this was her punishment for hurting and wasting Deric's presence all this time. This longing and regret tormented her.On the other hand, Cat
