The Ruined Bride of Velvet Nights by Brick Moving Ant

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Zoey’s Congo (Kinshasa) Diaries concluded online, and countless readers shed tears over Joseph’s tragic ending. Many spontaneously visited his grave to pay their respects. Even his parents, who had once rejected him, appeared in the media, speaking of his kindness and selflessness. However, netizens quickly uncovered their past actions, and they were immediately met with public outrage. Anonymous flower wreaths piled up in their hallways, and eventually, they had to move out in the middle of the night, disappearing from sight without anyone knowing where they went.

Joseph was posthumously awarded the Nansen Refugee Award by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to protecting and assisting refugees. Although he was no longer alive, his spirit and efforts continued to influence many people.

Jackson did not join Médecins Sans Frontières; instead, he bought the flower shop next to the cemetery. Zoey’s words that day reminded him of his childhood, when he used to play in the yard with his brother, making mud pies. His brother had asked him what he wanted to do when he grew up, and Jackson had said he wanted to open a big flower shop. This memory, however, was lost in the passage of time. Every year, no matter how busy with work, Zoey would make time to visit the cemetery to honor her mother and Joseph. It was the only time she could connect with them. At other times, she traveled through war–torn regions like the Middle East and Eastern Europe, while Jackson quietly counted the days, hoping for a chance to meet her again.

Sara’s social life collapsed. Her old friends severed ties with her, seeing her as a liar with ulterior motives. With nowhere else to turn, she been taken by Zoey. The false world she had built for herself crumbled, and she was left as a pitiful

clown.

only to realize that his heart had long

had lost her own daughter. Zoey’s father, Harry, found himself alone again, as his family had broken apart once more. This time, though, he no longer had a daughter by his side,

children she had saved. Ray and Mary ultimately became a journalist and a doctor, fulfilling their dreams. Years later, Zoey was awarded the United Nations Contribution Award. During her acceptance speech, she said, “If you can’t stop war, then do everything you

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own path and continued her mission. No matter

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of those who had passed and lighting

to move forward.