After the Last Tear: Rising from the Ashes of a Broken Marriage By Cassila K

Chapter 114

He gritted his teeth, forcing himself to remain calm as he continued the lie"The blood donor has been properly taken care of. Her family has received compensation, and the matter is over."

Nolan still didn't turn around, merely responding with a soft "Hmm," as though indifferent to the answer.

"Is there anything else you need, sir?" the assistant asked cautiously.

After a moment of silence, Nolan finally waved his hand dismissively. "No, that's all."

The assistant left the study with profound relief.

As he closed the door, he couldn't help glancing back at Nolan. That tall figure remained by the window, seemingly isolated from the world-solitary and cold.

Inside the study, Nolan slowly raised his hand and extracted an aged ring box from the depths of his drawer.

The velvet covering had faded, its edges worn, but the ring inside still gleamed brilliantly.

It was the engagement ring he had prepared for Aurelia years ago.

He opened the box, and the diamond caught the sunlight, scattering weak rays. Nolan's fingertip traced the ring gently, involuntarily releasing memories he had long since locked away.

At fifteen, during high school-their period of unspoken attraction.

Aurelia always sat in front of him, her ponytail swaying gently with each movement during class.

in thought until she would suddenly

can't figure out this problem. Help me?" She would push her textbook toward him, eyes twinkling

glance at the question, finding it to

"You can't solve something this simple? Were you daydreaming again during

stick out her tongue, laughing with a hint of

in resignation and pick up his pen to help her solve the

the back of her

instantly flush as she lowered her head, pretending to pay close attention, though he noticed

failed to notice was how his own heartbeat accelerated wildly, pounding in his

realized he could never love

the moonlight, he had

sundress,

of hope, she

"Of course we will. We'll

on tiptoes to kiss his cheek. "Then promise me we'll have our wedding in Tibet. Marrying in the sacred place beneath Celestial Mountain means lovers will remain together through

nodded with a smile.

in together. They ate together, watched movies together, planted flowers together. During countless nights, they entwined their

on the sofa,

wedding dress?" She pointed to a

her, pulling her into his arms. "If you like it, then it's

be in Tibet, letting all the mountain spirits witness our love. Then we'll have two children—a boy and a girl.