Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 200 Perfect Masterpiece

In these seven years, Erin didn’t slack off. She had now become a famous online comic artist. The comic she drew was still ongoing and hadn’t come to a conclusion yet.

Three years ago, she even managed to write two movie scripts, both of which were bought by film and media companies.

Due to the need to keep her identity a secret. Roman had been representing her in signing contracts with film companies and comic. websites. He would receive the remuneration for her work on her behalf and then transfer it to her.

Although Holly and Simon got engaged back then, they agreed to part ways on peaceful terms the night before their scheduled wedding registration. Holly still couldn’t cure Simon’s peculiar condition, which made her feel disappointed and defeated. Moreover, Simon also confessed to Holly that he’d never loved her. He said that breaking up was the best choice for both of them. Simon explained that a marriage without love would only result in mutual loneliness for both parties in the loveless union.

After the breakup, Holly invested all her energy and time into entrepreneurship, starting a fashion magazine. On the other hand, Simon worked incessantly by accepting one case after another, becoming a total workaholic.

As for Chandler, he immigrated to Shornland with Asa four years ago. Erin received the news about them through Roman all the while. Chandler and Asa were doing well. However, two years ago, Chandler remarried.

The person he married was his good friend, Alana. Chandler entered into this marriage only for the sake of his son Asa and also for Alana. As Asa grew up, he became very dependent on Alana, who treated him like her own son. One day, Asa told Chandler that he wanted Alana

to be his mother.

On top of that, Alana’s dire situation back then also worried Chandler. The man she loved, Saber, had died in an accident. Saber sacrificed himself three years ago to save three drowning teenagers. Saber’s death impacted Alana greatly; she was unable to come to terms with the death of her most beloved. Over time, she developed depression. She’d told Chandler that she wanted to end her own life and be with Saber at several different time periods. Chandler became extremely worried about her mental state.

When he saw how sunny and happy Alana was when she was with Asa, coupled with Asa’s wish to have a mother, Chandler worked up the courage to talk to Alana about what he had in mind. His purpose was simple–to make Asa happy and to take better care of Alana.

And so, this marriage, devoid of love but held together by a deep bond of friendship, was successfully solemnized. When Erin learned about this, she didn’t speak for a whole week. She didn’t cry either. She just quietly stayed in the hospital room.

At that time, Paulo thought she might once again be unable to cope. But unexpectedly, one week later, Erin returned to normal as if

nothing had happened.

long nor short, but time gradually passed

Garden of Eden. She was packing her luggage, intending to visit her

back to the

Roman, she was cut off from all contact with her family and friends.

she had the freedom to contact anyone she wanted. However, the fact that she was disfigured and horrifically scarred prevented her from taking that step no matter what. The countless times she had to hold herself back resulted in a

that only she herself knew.

would no doubt be a form of torment to them too. This kind of mental torment wouldn’t

best for everyone.

experienced in the Garden of Eden made her feel like she’d lived an entire lifetime there–a life of solitude, strength, and

well as the drawing tablet that was given to her by Roman, into her laptop bag. These two items held significant meaning to

if they broke down one day and could no longer be used, she

at a leisurely pace. He held a

now. You haven’t used a phone in seven years. Will you be

from her.

at him, her gaze serene and calm. “A phone is just a tool. We only need it when we want to

a healthy luster, and his aesthetically pleasing and kind of feminine appearance became even more captivating over the past seven years. He resembled a male lox spirit, capable of seducing women with just a glance. However, Erin had long grown accustomed to his

Roman.

could carve certain relationships into a splendid work of art that was more profound and deep, or chisel away at some others to make them into pieces so blurry

memory, Roman and Paulo became her closest friends. They were as

took the phone from Paulo’s hand without much thought and casually

bag, she glanced at it and smiled. “Paulo, do you men think

saw fit. Don’t women love wearing red lipstick and nail polish? Going by that logic, shouldn’t you also like red

a bit wronged. Erin herself said to get her any bag, and frankly, he’d spent a long time choosing one for her. He almost wanted to buy all the bags in the store. His secretary, Jenny, reminded him that doing that might startle Erin, so he refrained from doing so. Otherwise, he would have gone

comment. She was used to it by now. Paulo, who had never been in a relationship and didn’t understand a woman’s needs and preferences, was the epitome of a clueless straight man.