Chapter

28

It took me four hours on the high-speed train to reach Chiverton.

As I arrived, the town was just lighting up. It wasn't as bustling as Seavora, but it had its own charm with twinkling lights and a cozy, small-town vibe.

Lena called almost as soon as I arrived. "Are you there yet? Found a place to stay?"

She hadn't expected me to leave so suddenly. When she asked where I was headed, I gave her the address and train time. She wondered if I was leaving so fast to avoid Jace, thinking he might try to stop me.

But she was wrong. Jace wouldn't bother. He's probably furious, mad that I stood him up and disobeyed him.

So far, I seemed to be right. After he asked why I didn't show up for the marriage registration, he hadn't sent a single message or made another call.

always wanted to visit. Another reason was to avoid getting tangled up-not with Jace, but with Matthew and Lindey. They'd definitely try

I stayed, it would only waste their energy and exhaust

leave

It had stayed silent in my phone's other SIM slot for ten years, and now, it was finally being used. "I haven't found

and under the bed before you

concern. "Alright,

forget to eat something. You should be able to find takeout there," Lena said just

to order a hunk to keep

no matter what, always

too. You have an early surgery tomorrow," I reminded her before

to stay in a hotel. I came here because this

to make a fortune in business. In the end, they didn't make money but lost their

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