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 turn around and flash him a mischievous

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

would glance at the question, finding it

eyebrow, he'd tease her "You can't solve something this simple?

stick out her tongue, laughing with a hint of guilt.

and pick up his pen to help her

of her hand, making both of

her head, pretending to pay close attention, though he

failed to notice was how his own heartbeat accelerated

then he realized he could never love anyone but

had

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

eyes full of hope, she had asked,

"Of course we will. We'll stay

kiss his cheek. "Then promise me we'll have our wedding in Tibet.

with a

twenty-two, they had lived in together. They ate together, watched movies together, planted flowers together. During

sat on the sofa, flipping through

wedding dress?" She pointed to a

pulling her into his

against his shoulder, her voice carried dreams of the future "Our wedding must be in Tibet, letting all the mountain spirits witness our