Chapter 421

Noelle couldn't forget how Quentin had turned around and swam resolutely toward Xyla. At the time, she realized that Xyla would always come before her in his heart. It was about time for her to face reality and get back on track.

Quentin's decision had successfully demolished the emotional bridge that Noelle had worked so hard to build in her heart. Every piece of that bridge fell apart and was mercilessly swallowed by the sea. She and Quentin were over—completely over.

The icy seawater was bone-chillingly cold, and the heavy coat she was wearing to keep warm had become a burdensome shackle. Every movement she made felt like it was draining the last of her strength as she swam toward the distant cruise ship.

She didn't need him to save her anymore. From then on, she no longer needed him in her life.

Fortunately, before she exhausted herself, the cruise ship arrived.

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The next morning, Noelle got out of the car at the entrance to the courthouse and walked into the lobby. There