Chapter 14 Tender Consolation

The depth of the ocean, fed by the rush of hundreds of rivers, was as unfathomable as the resolve of a wall that stood a thousand miles long.

Everything seemed insignificant before the sea. Instead of mourning the loss of a relationship, it was better to bid farewell; say goodbye to everything in the past, no matter how good or bad they were.

Unbeknownst to Michaela, her surging mood had receded so gradually that even she temporarily forgot about the embarrassing situation she would have to face after canceling the engagement.

Even though she only wanted to enjoy the rare moment of peace, a sudden voice behind her denied even that simple request. “I’m sure canceling a wedding isn’t as depressing as that?”

From a distance, all he could see was the girl seated alone with the wind in her hair. He did not notice her shaking shoulders until he got closer, which he construed to indicate some suppressed emotion.

 

Having thought that all her sadness was hidden under her calm appearance, he did not realize the hint of anger in her voice.

In truth, his sudden voice merely startled Michaela. She turned around suddenly, and her lips curled into a smile upon seeing who it was.

 

the contrary, the girl appeared to be in a great mood.

she slid deftly off the hood of the Land Rover and subconsciously

are you

that day. Despite being debonair, it looked comically out of place with the relaxing and casual

not affect the regal way

just heading

merely nodded with no intention of leaving. There was a hint of charming tenderness in his voice when he spoke again. “Life isn’t all smooth voyages, you know. No matter what kind of life experiences one goes through,

“What?”

her composure. “Did you think I’m here to

not deny it. Instead, he turned to face the sea and stood with his hands

her eyes were reduced to slits. Did he say all those strange things because he thought I was going to throw myself into the sea? Do I look

deep male voice sounded again while Michaela was dumbstruck with incredulity. “Zack

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