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.

until she would suddenly turn around and flash him a

can't figure out this problem. Help me?" She would push her

the question, finding it to be

eyebrow, he'd tease her "You can't solve something this simple? Were you daydreaming again during

with a hint of guilt. "You

his head in resignation and pick up his

of her hand, making both of

she lowered her head, pretending to pay close attention, though he noticed the tips of her ears had turned

his own

never love anyone but her in this

had confessed his feelings with

still in college then. Aurelia wore a white sundress,

she had asked, "Nolan, do you think we'll

her hair affectionately. "Of course we will.

"Then promise me we'll have our wedding in Tibet. Marrying

nodded with a smile. "Alright, whatever

together, planted

Aurelia sat on the sofa, flipping through a

She pointed to a white

his arms. "If you like it, then

against his shoulder, her voice carried dreams of the future "Our wedding must be in Tibet, letting all the mountain spirits witness our love. Then we'll have two children—a boy and a girl. The boy