Lucas did not leave in the car he arrived in; instead, he aimlessly wandered the streets, feeling lost and uncertain. The path ahead seemed bleak to him. Perhaps, he had already reached the end of the road in this path called 'life'.He couldn't help but question all his actions and choices up until this point.He wanted to forget Serenity so badly, but he couldn't do it. He wanted to protect her, but now that she was in danger, he couldn't do anything. He could only watch helplessly as she dived head-first into the danger.When she told him that the reason she was willing to take such a huge risk to bear the child was simply because it was hers and Jackson's child, despair filled his heart. He should have expected that answer. He knew she loved Jackson. Meanwhile, to her, he was merely a childhood friend who had shared hardships. His love had always been one-sided.He knew this, but why did it hurt so much? The pain was suffocating him.Suddenly, thunder rumbled in the
The woman had only one umbrella. Because she was shielding Lucas from the rain, she ended up getting partially soaked herself."I don't like being followed," Lucas coldly remarked."But...," the woman hesitated, "Are you really alright?"Why would he not be alright? Lucas turned away and continued walking as if he had lost all interest in her.Yet, the umbrella kept following him like a shadow, protecting him from the rain.He turned around once more, casting a cold gaze at the woman. "I told you I don't like being followed."It’s not as if she liked following other people! Coco Souza complained inwardly. She was not a busybody who liked to poke her nose in other people's affairs. However, when she saw this man walking in the rain and noticed the expression on his face, she suddenly felt uneasy. That's why she decided to shield him from the rain with her umbrella."Listen... It's normal to have problems in life. As long as you overcome the challenges, things will get better," sh
After all, his wealth and background were undeniably enticing. What about this woman? Did she recognize him?But the woman said no more. She simply stood next to him silently, holding the umbrella without making him uncomfortable.Lucas stopped walking. He stood still, gazing into the distance.The rain continued to pour down, as if it was trying to cleanse all the impurities from the world."Have you ever loved someone with all your heart?" the words slipped out of his mouth, surprising even himself. Why was he discussing this with a stranger?Coco froze, her grip on the umbrella tightening. Then, she responded with just two words, "I have.""Really?""But my love turned out to be a joke. He never loved me back. It was just a bet he made with other people, and I’m just a pawn in their game. What a cliché story, right?" Coco chuckled self-deprecatingly.Although it happened a long time ago, it remained a scar in her heart. In front of familiar faces, she always pretended to
In the taxi, Lucas ran his fingers through his wet hair. Could he really take back the love he had poured into Serenity? Was his love so deep that he could not take it back, or did he have no desire to take it back? Did Serenity even realize that he's willing to sacrifice his life to ensure her safety?The retrial for the car accident case from years ago finally commenced. Joyce once again occupied the defendant's seat. Although the Gerhold family hadn't made any public announcements regarding the retrial, news of it had already spread, sparking online discussions. However, unlike the last lawsuit involving the Hope family, the Scott family chose not to intervene this time. Harry Scott was absent throughout the trial, leading to speculations that the Scott family wanted to sever ties with the Hope family. Rumors even circulated that Harry wanted to divorce Joyce.Joyce wasn't as lucky this time. This time, the Scott family didn't extend their help, and all the witness
"Change my mind? Why would I do that?" Summer chuckled softly. "Now that the true culprit behind Nathan's car accident has been brought to justice, I think Nathan can finally rest in peace. Tomorrow is the day I've been eagerly anticipating. I can't wait."North glanced at Summer and let out a sigh. After everything that had happened, his perception of Summer was starting to change. He could now understand, to some extent, why his older brother had fallen in love with this woman and why he was willing to sacrifice himself to protect her. She's... a loyal and righteous woman. She had a good heart, and in this day and age, finding such individuals was rare. If his older brother were still alive, he and Summer would be the envy of everyone."If you’re sure you have no regrets, then I’ll say no more. You can stay over in the Gerhold Residence tonight. Nathan's room has been preserved just as it was when he was alive, and I’ve placed all the things you requested in there," North
After all she had been through, she felt exhausted. All she wanted now was to quietly spend the rest of her life in peace, cherishing the beautiful memories she had with Nathan! Summer approached the row of bookshelves in the room and perused the books. These were all books that Nathan had enjoyed, and among them, she spotted a book that she had also loved.She was surprised to see this particular book in Nathan's collection. As she opened it, she discovered a photo nestled between the pages. It was a photo of her and Nathan!In the photo, she was looking up at Nathan, seemingly telling him something interesting. A faint smile graced her lips, while Nathan wore a gentle expression, attentively listening to her. It was a candid shot, one of the photos that had been surreptitiously taken by the paparazzi.Summer recalled the time when the paparazzi had covertly taken pictures of her and Nathan. The photos had ignited various rumors and speculations. This was one of those photos.
Tomorrow, Summer would marry Nathan. Summer couldn't help but wonder how Harry would react upon hearing the news. She suddenly felt a little curious.Back when Harry was pursuing Summer, he made such a big deal out of it that the entire city knew. Did their once passionate and intense love truly no longer exist?"This style will do. Also, I'll wear an additional bracelet tomorrow," Summer said.Tomorrow, she would wear the bracelet that Nathan gave her."Alright. As for the ring..." the stylist hesitated, aware of Summer's missing right ring finger. That was usually the finger that wore the wedding ring, but... she couldn't wear it there.Summer glanced at her incomplete right hand and smiled faintly. "I'll wear it on my left hand. I still have the ring finger on my left hand." Even if she had lost the ring finger on her left hand too, she would just wear the ring on another finger. She would wear the ring no matter what.The stylist nodded.Turning to the group of people, Sum
"I told you, I'm not going to change my mind. I owe my life to Nathan. During my time in the psychiatric hospital, I couldn't stop thinking about the moments before Nathan died, how he told me to go on living. It was that memory that kept me going and got me through the psychiatric hospital. Without it, I would have ended my own life," Summer asserted. Bathed in sunlight, Summer's face exuded a calmness that stemmed from enduring countless hardships.She lowered her gaze, focusing on Nathan's portrait that she held in her hands. "After marrying Nathan, I will cherish each day of my life even more. He wanted me to live well, so I will live well. A hundred years later, I’ll be able to tell him that I haven't wasted the life he gave me!"Looking at Summer, North said softly, "My older brother really loved you. He might not want you to spend the rest of your life solely dedicated to him.""I will explain that to him in the afterlife too. I will tell him that this is what I wanted," Summ