The Luna Is Gone by Angelique Quinn

Chapter 161

Diana’s pov

“Marc and April watched me carefully, reassuring me that I would find a better partner and not to be

sad.”

They misunderstood.

I didn’t feel the slightest sadness because of Nathan and Avia’s ridiculous marriage.

1 just… couldn’t accept Ryley’s departure.

These days, I keep recalling every little moment I spent with Ryley.

I regretted, regretted why I didn’t treat him better.

I was also puzzled, puzzled why he

cost of his life.

was so foolish, unwilling to reveal my plans to William even at the

I went to a nearby bar, ordered a lot of drinks, one after another.

I thought, as long as I got drunk, the pain, regret, self–blame, and confusion would disappear.

But the fact is, the more I drank, the more my heart hurt, and the clearer my mind became.

The only blurry thing was my vision blurred by tears, so much so that I didn’t realize at first that the guy holding my hand at that moment was Nathan!

“What are you doing getting drunk in a bar?”

A familiar voice came, and I suddenly came to my senses.

Pushing Nathan away abruptly, I said coldly, “What’s it to you? Get lost!”

Unexpectedly, Nathan didn’t react as angrily as I had expected, but he didn’t leave obediently either.

He gave a smile that could be considered pleasant and said, “You look upset. Why?”

I was annoyed.

Why is this guy so persistent?

I picked up a glass from the bar counter and smashed it against his shoulder, “I said, get lost!” Nathan is William’s partner, the accomplice of Ryley’s murderer.

I hate him! So much!

still didn’t leave.

in a low, hoarse

you’re finally… Finally, going to marry the woman you love most. I wish you both a lifetime

his brow, his expression displeased, “Your words say one thing, but your

saying I’m being

am

could I really wish them happiness when I

have clouded

hypocritical. I curse you and Avia…

this,

cold fake smile, but a genuinely happy one.

even somewhat smugly, “you’re upset about my upcoming wedding with

“What are you saying?”

you can’t accept me marrying another woman,

a long time, unable to bear it, and pushed him away

went upstairs with a bottle

the room 1 had

a step,

enter quickly, but Nathan squeezed in before I could close

was annoyed, suppressing the urge to hit him, and asked, “What do you

his face showing a

seemed he didn’t even know why

door, saying coldly, “Leave

Nathan didn’t leave.

leave, won’t you be even more upset?” he

I sneered inwardly.

about him and Avia? Where did he get

just as I hesitated for a moment, Nathan had already wrapped an arm

his other hand.

deeply into my eyes and then leaned down to

alcohol dulled

push Nathan away, maybe even

I didn’t have

bit of breath, my legs too weak

they were thrown into chaos by this

felt myself

the door close.

on a soft couch.

I heard the man pressing on me say, “Let’s just pretend we’re both

see the man’s face clearly, but the blurry face

when the man pressed down on

intermittent cries escaped from my

pleaded, “Ryley… don’t die… please don’t