After the Last Tear: Rising from the Ashes of a Broken Marriage By Cassila K

Chapter 120

The hospital corridor reeked of antiseptic, cold and sterile.

Nolan stood outside the hospital room, watching his father's pale form through the glass window.

His fists were clenched so tightly that his nails cut into his palms, blood seeping through his fingers, though he seemed to feel nothing.

His father slowly opened his eyes, his gaze falling on Nolan with unmistakable disappointment and exhaustion.

When he spoke, his voice was hoarse and weak, as if it took all his strength"Nolan, if you insist on being with Aurelia, I'll strip you of your position at Creed Enterprises and adopt another son. You will no longer be the Creed heir."

Nolan's fists tightened further, his knuckles turning white. His gaze remained steady and resolute, his voice without a trace of hesitation "Dad, I'll give up everything."

"Nolan, do you have any idea what you're saying? You're the Creed heir, the head of Creed Enterprises! You'd abandon your family responsibilities for a woman?"

"Dad, I know you're disappointed in me, and I know you hate Aurelia. But I've tried I truly cannot let her go.

She's the love of my life. Even after everything she's done, she still occupies my heart completely. I can give up Creed Enterprises, give up everything, but I cannot give her up. I know we're both beyond forgiveness. Rest assured, in the next life, we'll burn in hell together."

his eyes, as if he couldn't bear

His silhouette appeared solitary and determined, as if prepared to face

the hospital, Nolan ran

was pale, her eyes weary

twist to her lips"Nolan, after all these years, I still lost to

We should end

trembled "The truth is... I set Aurelia up

make you give up on her. What I never realized was that while you were hurting her on the

misunderstandings, made sure et

sharply. His voice was rough with emotion "What

her voice filled with resignation"Nolan,

with Aurelia, please telt her I'm sorry. I was almost crazy obsession, and I repeatedly set her

His gaze was icy and piercing, his tone

nothing more

of something. He was. Aurelia was. What right did