Harry froze as he watched Joyce's lips part, exposing the cold, hard truth.Joyce revealed, "Summer said she loved you. She couldn't possibly give you up to anyone. She promised to stay with you forever, and she said she only thought of Nathan as a friend and had never loved him."Harry felt the blood drain from his face, his heart pounding at the painful truth. He stumbled to his feet, almost collapsing. He could not believe what he had just heard.Summer had always loved him? Only him? And she had never betrayed him? So, there was nothing between her and Nathan?What if all this was true? What the hell had he done? How could he have treated her like that?!"Harry, you're the real villain here. Despite loving her, you never trusted her and let your jealousy consume you. Aren't you the one who pushed Summer to the verge of death? If you had trusted her a little more, you'd be living with her in your lovely family of three now," Joyce said mockingly, laughing at his idiocy."How u
Summer? In a wedding dress? Harry was struck with the thought of Summer in a wedding dress. Why would she go to the cemetery in a wedding dress? What did it mean?! Harry had a fleeting moment of fear. Feeling uneasy, he quickly stepped on the gas and accelerated the car, rushing to the Gerhold family's private cemetery.Summer… Summer …Summer's name kept flashing through his mind, and the oath he once made echoed in his ears, haunting him."Summer, I love you. I'll take good care of you for the rest of my life. I vow to always protect you from harm, to stand with you against your trouble!""Summer, I'll do anything you want, and I just want you to be safe and happy.""Summer, you're my dream come true, my one true love, my one and only. Marry me. Be my forever companion, my happily ever after."Each of those words was his own. Harry meant them when he made his oath. They were not lies, but he had never fulfilled them.Summer had been placed in danger and suffered greatly. She
Harry would get rid of anyone in his way! He wanted to see Summer no matter what!Harry swung his arm forward to punch the guard blocking his way, and a fight broke out at the entrance to the cemetery.In the cemetery, Summer stood in front of Nathan's grave and watched the workers remove the old tombstone at the head of the grave. They replaced it with a new tombstone with the words "Together in life and death, Nathan and Summer Gerhold" on it. It was a shared tombstone for the couple. Nathan's name was written in red, representing the dead, while Summer's name was in gold, representing the living. The staff would use red paint to paint over Summer's name after her death and when her remains were placed with him.Summer stared at the tombstone quietly, murmuring. "Nathan, I'll come to you soon, but I'll probably be old by then, and you may not recognize me."Summer looked forward to the day her remains would be placed next to his, and they would rest together in silence.Everyo
"I came to take her away!" Harry raised his voice and strode toward Summer.The guards wanted to stop Harry but stopped when they saw North waving his hand, gesturing at them.Yelena was surprised by her husband's action. She whispered, "Are you going to let Harry take Summer away?"A low voice murmured in Yelena's ears. "If she leaves with Harry, then it shows that her feelings for Nathan aren't as deep as we thought. We'll cancel today's wedding, naturally." "But… What if she stays?" Yelena asked, curious."If she stays…" North lowered his voice, "She'll be Nathan's wife—my sister-in-law. She'll be under the Gerhold family's protection for the rest of her life!" North said. Yelena finally understood her husband's actions. He wanted to know what Summer truly felt about Nathan. Harry's unannounced visit was the perfect test for this.Harry was now in front of Summer, appearing dazed. It was like a dream, looking at Summer in a wedding gown and beautiful makeup. Harry had alway
"It's not to repay him!" Summer cut Harry off. "I love Nathan. Marrying him is my greatest wish," she said.Harry was struck by her words. Was Summer in love with Nathan?!Summer had once promised that she would give Harry all her love, but she no longer did and was in love with Nathan instead!Harry could not quite hide the pain growing in his chest, spreading across his body like ripples. "You love Nathan?" Harry asked in a murmur, unconsciously tightening his grip on her arm.Summer frowned in pain, unable to break free. He was so damn strong, holding onto her wrist and refusing to let go. "Yes, I love Nathan. Could you please let go of my arm?" Summer said, her expression cold and distant. It hurt seeing that look in her eyes."But you said you only loved me! You promised to spend all your life loving me!" Harry let out a wail, pulling her into his embrace with all his strength. He tightened his arms around her, acting like he was so afraid of losing her.Summer was caugh
Summer was not sure if she would recover from the shock. Whatever Harry was saying sounded crazy.Wasn't Joyce Hayden's mother? What was going on?! Was Hayden really her son? Her son with Harry?! But her child was stillborn! Why was Harry now claiming that Hayden was her son?!"It's true!" She heard Harry's voice say, "If you don't believe it, I'll show you the DNA test results! Listen to me, Summer. Hayden is your child!"-The special wedding abruptly ended after Harry's interventions. Later, Summer went to the hospital and looked at the young boy lying in the hospital bed. Through the glass window, she met Hayden Scott for the first time.Summer had previously donated blood to the boy, but she had never met him until this day. It was her first time meeting him. Hayden was asleep with an oxygen mask over his face. The boy with short dark hair had his eyes closed, his sleeping face showing a hint of resemblance to Summer.Was Hayden truly her child?Hayden's attending doctor
"When I was donating blood, I heard the nurses say he needs blood from his immediate family members for a massive blood transfusion for a better chance of survival. Is that true? Besides, we share the same blood type. If I can give him enough blood, he may be cured, right?" Summer asked.Harry finally snapped to his senses. "Y-Yes. Hayden needs your blood for a chance to be cured, but—""I'll donate my blood because I know my blood can save another life. I'd still donate to him even if he wasn't my child," Summer revealed. After everything she had been through, she realized the value of life and was more willing to help those in need.Summer took a deep look at the unconscious Hayden after speaking to Harry and finally turned around to leave.Harry grabbed Summer's arm, stopping her from leaving. "You thought I said all that just to get you to give Hayden blood?!""What else, then? Do you really want me to accept him?" Summer snorted. "Harry, you can stop the act. If given the c
How could Summer be in love with Nathan? She should be in love with him! Harry remembered how they were together. Every time they kissed, he could feel her responses and actions telling him how much she loved him. It was no longer the same. This time, Harry felt the resistance. Summer fought back and struggled, pushing him away! Harry tightened his arms around Summer, hugging her and deepening the kiss. The kiss lasted until he felt a sharp pain in his mouth, and she pushed him away hard! There was a taste of blood. Slap! Next, she slapped his cheek so hard that it stunned him.Harry stared at her right hand which had swung at him with some confusion. Then, the sting on his cheek told him what happened. Was she rejecting him? Why was she resisting him so much?"Harry, don't ever touch me again. Your touch makes me nauseous," Summer warned. "Summer, I'm just—" Harry wanted to say more, but he caught a glimpse of her right hand and the missing ring finger on her right hand.