Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 901

Chapter 901

When Keira first learned that Jace had entered the Carthusian monastery, she didn't understand. She even thought he was doing it for Abbot Levinsky or because he had become disillusioned with life after the family turmoil. Only now did she realize he knew his time was limited. He had gone there to spend the remainder of his days in peace.

Jace lived his life with pride and abandon. He had stood at the pinnacle, admired by all, and had also fallen from grace when love led him astray. He had once gone to extremes to win her back and later turned against his own brother to protect her. His life was brief-only a third as long as others'-but it burned brightly, full of passion and color.

No matter how much it hurt, no matter how much she missed him, he was gone.

When Gavin arrived and learned of Jace's passing, tears streamed down his face. Then, in a sudden outburst, he slapped himself twice. "It's all my fault. How could I not have noticed something was wrong with him?"

"Yesterday, he called me," Gavin choked out, his voice thick with emotion. "He gave me instructions about a few things and asked me to come see him today."

Even to Gavin, he hadn't mentioned a word about leaving. He didn't want anyone to worry about him. Not even Keira.

He left no letters for her, no lingering words.

Perhaps when he decided to go, he had already let go of her, of their shared past.

Or maybe, he didn't want to leave her with anything that could become a burden.

of Jace, considerate and detached, was so different from the one she had known. He had forcibly exited her world, and now, the

much she grieved

the mountains and forests, where he could be among the flowers, trees, and

his passing, Keira's courtyard was finally ready. She named it Ethereal Essence-just as Jace had

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and chat. Laughter filled the air, but there was one seat conspicuously

first cup of

his congratulations, he brought me something unexpected:

Everything is here." Gavin added, "He told me to assure you that all of this money is clean. It has no connection to

she had refused at the time. Now, she

she said firmly. "Donate

guilt. "It's my fault. If it weren't for

night he took her to that

fate to only share part of the journey. We weren't meant to

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though he still seemed troubled. After a moment, he said, "President Kay, when you get married, make sure to let me know. Mr. Johnston left you a wedding gift. It's something he prepared long ago, but it can