Chapter 119

Water streamed down his face, indistinguishable from tears. His body trembled slightly, as if bearing an immense burden.

He knew he was betraying his mother, betraying his family, but he could no longer deceive himself.

For three days and nights, Nolan knelt before his mother's grave without food or water, completely motionless.

Cemetery staff attempted to persuade him to leave, but he merely gave them a cold stare, his tone brooking no argument "GET OUT!"

The staff didn't dare press further and could only watch from a distance, filled with confusion and concern.

Finally, on the third day, the rain stopped.

Nolan slowly rose to his feet. His knees were numb from kneeling so long, but he seemed not to notice. He took one last look at his mother's gravestone and whispered, "Mom, I'm sorry. In this lifetime, I'm going to fail you."

With that, he turned and left the cemetery, his silhouette lonely and resolute.

Upon returning home, Nolan's first act was to cancel the engagement. Both his father and Evangeline were stunned by the news.

"What did you say?" His father's voice was filled with disbelief. "Cancel the engagement? Nolan, do you realize what you're saying?"

Nolan's face remained expressionless, his tone cold but determined "I said, cancel the engagement."

why? Did I do something wrong? I promise I'll never touch you without permission again. Please

tone tinged with regret "This has nothing to

she asked tremulously"It's Aurelia, isn't it? You still can't

of silence,

his voice filled with fury "Nolan! Have you forgotten she killed your mother? How can you still think of

tightly, his nails digging into

low"I haven't forgotten. That's why I went to my mother's grave and knelt there for three days and nights.

exploded

table and cracking it across Nolan's back. You ungrateful bastard! I'm going to knock some goddamn sens@into you if it's the last thing

struck Nolan repeatedly, quickly tearing through his

remained motionless, as

father's

trickled from the corner of Nolan's mouth, but his tone remained resolute

father's caning came down

but his voice stayed

her!" His father struck once

finally gave way as he collapsed to his

and blood, which dripped down his body and

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