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.

himself staring at her back, lost in thought until she would suddenly turn around and flash him a mischievous

problem. Help me?" She would push her textbook toward him,

question, finding it

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

tongue, laughing with a hint

resignation and pick up his pen to help

the back of her hand, making both of

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

was how his own heartbeat

never love anyone but

he had confessed his feelings

then. Aurelia wore a white sundress, standing under a cherry blossom tree,

petals, her eyes full of hope, she had asked, "Nolan, do you think we'll always be

hair affectionately. "Of course we

as she rose 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

had nodded with a smile. "Alright, whatever you

ate together, watched movies together, planted flowers together. During countless

sat on

this wedding dress?" She pointed to a white gown, her

her, pulling her into his arms. "If you

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 will look like you, and the