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Chapter 77: Start again
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Cecilia KimWhat happens next with Ethan and Ula? Are they still alive? The answer will be in part 2 (if I can continue writing). I sincerely apologize to the readers following this story. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I have to split the book into two parts. The first reason is that I fear no one will read my lengthy book. The second reason is that if the metrics don't show well, especially in terms of income, I'm afraid I might miss out on rewards for my hard work and effort. (I apologize, but I need money to support my financially challenging life). I hope readers will understand and sympathize with me. If you want part two, please let me know. Thank you very much.
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Everything went according to plan afterward. Liam successfully convinced the judge to believe in his direction. After two weeks of being detained in the police station's temporary cell, Ethan was finally released when Mila changed her testimony and withdrew the lawsuit as per the mutual agreement between her and Liam. That's great for Ethan, but it's something his enemies hate and despise. Although pronounced innocent, everything wasn't entirely back to normal for both Ethan and Mila. Both of them were fined a significant amount for disturbing the peace with the law. Additionally, Ethan had to be under the supervision of Toronto city authorities for six months, meaning he couldn't return to the US or travel anywhere else during that period. Though somewhat disgruntled, Ethan accepted it, knowing that being free was already a positive outcome.Today, three days after Ethan's release, the fake marriage agreement between Ethan and Mila is supposed to take place. The ceremony is simple, d
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"I don't want to," Ula firmly replied, immediately receiving a hostile look from her mother."Ula..." her mother scolded. "Listen to me.""Why do I have to marry someone I know nothing about?" Ula asked angrily. "This is Mila's wedding. Why don't we postpone it and go look for her? If Mila is taken away, isn't Mila's life in danger?""This..." Unable to answer Ula's question, her mother looked at Liam as if expecting him to explain."The wedding cannot be postponed. It must proceed today, no matter what," Liam asserted in a loud voice. "Besides, we can't let anyone know about Mila's disappearance. If you want to find Mila, you have to wait until this wedding is over.""Why?" Ula stared at Liam, demanding a plausible explanation: "Is Mila's disappearance more important than the wedding?"The reason Ula asked that was because she did not know about the deal between Mila and Ethan. According to Ula, finding Mila is more important; even though she doesn't like Mila, she doesn't want Mila
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