Chapter 1611

"Actually, you don't have to accompany me. Shawn wouldn't be pleased," Aurum said.

"It's a matter of courtesy."

Aurum suddenly smirked mockingly. "Do we need that between us?"

Gale bit her lip. "I didn't mean that..."

"Gale, you're very fortunate now that you have Shawn by your side. He loves, respects, and cares for you and is accepted by Joshua and Nicole. Four years ago, when you jumped into the sea, you couldn't have imagined that one day you would have such a perfect life."

"Perhaps that's life, we never know what happens next."

Aurum stopped, facing her. "Gale, are you happy now?"

Gale nodded.

"Do you love him?"

Gale nodded again without hesitation.

Aurum remained silent for a few seconds, then smiled. "I knew it. I guessed it a long time ago. Your feelings for Shawn never disappeared; they've always been buried deep in your heart. No matter what I do, I can't replace him."

"Even though I've done so much for you. Even though we've known each other since childhood."

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