Loved You Once But He's My Forever

Chapter 520 New Year Reunion By referring himself as the older cousin of my children, Luke made it clear he'd moved past what we once had.

Luke's life had undergone a radical transformation since my rebirth a year ago. Where I once thought fate was unfair, I now see that karma keeps meticulous accounts of every debt.

His declining fortunes were a testament to this truth-what you owe must be paid back, and he was living proof. Though still alive, he was a mere shadow of his former self.

Not long after Luke left, Bolton Residence welcomed more guests.

I hadn't expected them to visit. When Hugo informed me of the guests arriving in the courtyard, seeing Philippa brought tears to my eyes.

"Philippa."

Philippa had regained her slim figure, looking remarkably youthful post-childbirth. Despite being 40, she appeared rejuvenated, like an older sister rather than a middle-aged woman.

She enveloped me in a hug, patting my back gently. "You scared me half to death!"

"Sorry, Philippa. I promised to be there for you during your delivery"

So much had happened that I couldn't keep my promise.

Philippa stroked my hair. "As long as you're okay, I'm relieved. They kept me in the dark; I only recently learned what you went through."

She was thrilled to hear I was back and rushed over to see me.

Tears flowed down my cheeks. "I'm fine now. I'm sorry for worrying you. I heard you had twin boys; I haven't seen them yet."

Philippa blushed and cleared her throat. "The babies are too young to travel. Nicholas is at home taking care of them."

Feeling a bit nosy, I asked, "Philippa, you chose Nicholas...

Before I could finish, Bill walked in, laden with bags.

I stood there, stunned. This love triangle hadn't reached its conclusion?

kids while Bill accompanied Philippa to see me. It seemed they had found a way

thoughts, set down the bags

me his daughter, we hadn't grown up together, so his concern lacked the depth of a father-daughter bond. But I knew he cared, and that

me.

standing right here, aren't

two. I've heard all about your remarkable journey." Zoey had likely given him a colorful account of my ordeal. Their expressions-relieved and content- suggested that dwelling on who was with whom seemed unnecessary. As long as everyone was happy, nothing

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myself, expecting more lavish gifts like jewelry, typical

I wanted to bring some chickens, ducks, and fruit, but customs wouldn't

truly was a homely gift, and

pursued power and wealth, was

hand. "Philippa, you must be exhausted from the trip. Come inside

and he nodded without needing further instruction. "Mrs. Chloe, I'll make

Bill's gifts. Philippa was

Mom, Dad! You came without telling me. Am I

had

my body, staying with me for half a month. She felt guilty, immersing herself in

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they adored

"Zoey."

without warning, rushing to see me

dashed over and hugged

If you hadn't woken up, I wouldn't know what

tears. "It's

of

her tears. "Okay, no tears. So, where are Rocky and

and 'Susie' and we're no

so tough. Thinking about

on, everything will be smooth