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

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

would glance at the question,

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

laughing with a hint of

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

against the back of her hand, making both of them freeze

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

was how his

realized he could never love anyone but her in

he had confessed

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

she had asked, "Nolan,

had ruffled her hair affectionately. "Of course

smile had brightened 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

nodded with a smile. "Alright,

they had lived in together. They ate together, watched movies together, planted

one evening when Aurelia sat on

you think of this wedding dress?" She pointed to a white gown, her eyes filled with

his

letting all the mountain spirits witness our love. Then