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Chapter 852: Letting Go

Tina had aged only slightly since leaving more than a decade ago. She showed none of the wrinkles or weariness often found in middle-aged women. Standing next to Aurora, the two could easily be mistaken for sisters.

John Walsh, tall and dignified, stood beside Tina, perfectly complementing her presence. Some people, it seemed, were destined to miss their chance.

Though Magnus felt a twinge of regret in his heart, he knew that as long as Tina was happy, that was all that mattered. He had hurt her so deeply in the past, and if someone else could now bring warmth to her life, it was the best outcome he could hope for.

The three of them chatted casually. Tina bore no grudge against Magnus. Perhaps it was because so much time had passed. When she first returned to New York, she would occasionally think of Magnus and even follow updates about his life.

But as the days grew busier, she no longer had the time to dwell on him. At some point, without even realizing it, she stopped thinking about him altogether. She no longer sought out news of his life or concerned herself with his affairs.

Feelings are strange like that. The more you focus on someone, the more they occupy your heart. But when the day comes that you truly let go, you suddenly realize: When did I stop thinking about them?

With no love and no hate, that chapter of her life was finally closed.

"Aurora is here," Tina said, watching as a carriage arrived, carrying someone who looked like a princess. Julian stepped out, holding Aurora's hand.

The crowd erupted into applause, mingling with the sound of the wedding march. White bubbles and rose petals floated through the air. This was Aurora's dream wedding.

She walked gracefully down the red carpet, her luxurious gown trailing behind her. Julian's face was lit with an undeniable smile, one he couldn't hide even if he tried.

He had waited years for this day. The promise made in childhood was finally fulfilled today.

They stood before everyone, exchanging rings and a kiss. Confetti rained down over their heads as Aurora and Julian embraced. Everyone who knew the story of their love understood how much they had endured to reach this moment. At last, they were Happy rogettter."

The ceremony followed traditional customs, and one of the final steps was serving tea to their parents. Magnus and Tina sat together.

Given Aurora's pregnancy, nobody wanted her to exhaust herself. "Mom, Dad, please have some tea," Aurora said, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. The scene of her family reunited was something she had only ever dreamed of, and today, it had come true.

"Good girl," Tina said, unable to hold back her tears. For over a decade, she had believed her life would end by the time she turned forty. She never imagined she would one day reunite with her daughter, let alone see Aurora starting her own family.

tightly embracing Aurora. Aurora

the mother and daughter hugging deeply

her into his arms. "Why

am," Rebecca said, burying her head against Mio's chest. She knew, no matter what, Mio would always be the one who understood her

happy. And so will we. Don't

Mio whispered into her

are you saying I'll look

my life. If I ever disliked anyone, it would

"Sweet talker."

you know it's sweet?" Mio teased, lifting Rebecca's chin

they were the best man and maid of honor, and everyone's eyes were on

into pieces. She used

wasn't that he couldn't love-it was that he hadn't yet found the right person. Today, he had. And that woman suited him perfectly. When Mio entered earlier, Ivy had seen him.

end, he had given up everything. Once, he had used Ivy to

him?" Frank asked, sensing something unusual. Ivy had been staring at

not. Compared to Mio, Frank felt a pang of

anything for him anymore, Frank. Don't overthink it," Ivy said

meant seeing the truth. Frank was the one who had stood by her through all the small moments

more.

curiosity. When you hear about an ex moving on, you

overthink it," Frank said, though his hand tightened around hers

funny way of bringing people together. Ivy

is this your friend?" Rebecca asked, oblivious to

Of all the people he had wronged, she was the one he owed

sorry," he

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