Celine, I...

Calvin's birthday party was still in full swing. However, in the midst of the hubbub, Nicolas felt a heavy weight pressing on his chest. He couldn't take his eyes off Celine, the woman who had once been a part of his life. When the atmosphere was a little quiet, Nicolas decided to approach Celine.

"Celine," Nicolas called hesitantly.

Celine, who was talking to one of the guests, turned to Nicolas who was standing next to her, "Nico? What's wrong?"

"I just want to talk for a minute," Nicolas replied, his face looking serious.

"Just tell me," Celine agreed.

"About Devano... is he really your husband now?"

Celine smiled slightly, then sighed. "Not yet, but he and I are getting married soon," Celine replied casually, "Why is that?" Celine asked sarcastically.

Nicolas felt his heart stabbed again at that answer. "Celine, I want... I want to explain something to you. I know it probably won't change anything, but I have to say it."

"What are you going to explain, Nico?" asked Celine but r