The Love that Never Really Dies (Sasha and Sebastian)

In the end, Susan managed to get Ian out. She used her identity as a Jadeson to get the police to release him.

When they both walked out of the police station, it was drizzling outside. Susan borrowed an umbrella from the police station so they wouldn't get drenched.

When she came near him, however, he strode into the rain without hesitation.

"Ian Hayes, stop right there!" she yelled.

The sight of his back reminded her of the scene yesterday when he walked away from her. Finally, she plucked up her courage to stop him from leaving.

She was afraid the past would repeat itself.

Fortunately, she managed to get him to stop in his tracks this time around.

Susan's eyes turned red instantly. She held the umbrella and ran toward him.

"Ian, I know I went overboard yesterday, but I didn't have a choice. You asked who called me yesterday, right? I'll tell you who it was. It was Mr. Glen, a neighbor of Timothy and me.

He has been our neighbor since we were kids," she explained hastily.

Finally, Ian lowered his gaze to spare her a look.

"He treated us well, so we never suspected him of anything. When my dad died, he told us his real identity. Many years ago, that man sent him to protect us. I was both shocked and disgusted, but there was nothing I could do about it.

Luckily, he didn't force us to do anything against our wishes. He kept an eye on us and protected us within his means. Back when Yasmin tried to harm me, it was Mr. Glen who helped me retaliate. That was why I accepted his presence silently."

She paused to take a deep breath before adding, "However, I forgot that he worked for that man. Yesterday, he called me out of nowhere to inform me to stay away from you. If I insist on staying with you, you and your father will be mocked by everyone. The Jadeson family will also become the laughingstock of the country. What else can I do? I can't let you get hurt nor can I stand idly by and watch as your dad's reputation is torn into shreds. Other than pushing you away, what else can I do?"

question was soft as though she

What else can

My hands are tied.

had always been a brave and decisive young

instead of making up excuses to lie to him and risk bringing harm to both sides, she chose to

an admirable

Ian was understandably shocked.

that this was

My father's reputation, destroyed?

about their relationship. After all, it was his

Ian stared into the far distance. His face was

We'll talk more back at home," Susan

was to head back

didn't move at

he was a statue. Finally, he parted his lips and rasped, "I'll figure

"Huh?"

and don't listen to that man. I'll be back after

the drizzle, he walked ahead without any hesitation. It didn't

after, his figure

Susan froze.

her heart bursting into a million

squatted down and

she was going through right then. She had always thought she would have to face everything