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I didn’t wait for him at all. As soon as Daniel left, I moved to a new house.
Although I loved this place, our affair had already been reposed, and I knew the days ahead wouldn’t be peaceful.
After returning to Marisora, Daniel used harsh measures to suppress those trying to divide the Glory Group, but the company was still severely weakened.
Due to his personal scandals, many partnerships were terminated, and longtime shareholders were deeply dissatisfied with him.
If it weren’t for Benjamin’s influence, the Glory Group would likely have collapsed entirely.
Despite being overwhelmed with work, Daniel still sent me daily messages through the bookstore’s account.
“I’ve replaced most of the things at home, but we’ll need to retake our photos.”
“I redecorated a princess room for you. From now on, it’s yours alone.”
“Grandpa’s recovering well. Once he’s better, let’s go on that trip you mentioned earlier this year–the mountain climbing one.”
I never responded, but he kept sending messages tirelessly.
During this time, I spoke with Benjamin on the phone. He said he’d advise Daniel to stop bothering me.
But Daniel didn’t give up. A month later, he appeared before me again.
This time, however, he was much calmer than before.
He was holding the newly designed wedding dress.
“Charlotte, Ilmow you won’t forgive me, but I have one last request. Could you put on this wedding dress and take wedding photos with me?”
With every word, his heart ached more, and his body trembled uncontrollably.
Years ago, a wish had been buried in his heart.
When Charlotte and I finally got together, I was so happy I couldn’t sleep all night,
Back then, I never stopped sketching, imagining what kind of wedding dress would make Charlotte look most beautiful.
The dress I designed was never meant for anyone else, but it was taken without my Imowledge and worn by someone else.
Imew Charlotte would never accept something used by another.
Nor would she accept a man who had been with someone else.
But I had clung to a sliver of hope, and now, I finally faced reality.
My Charlotte would never come back.
Lookding into Daniel’s pleading eyes, I sighed and said, “Daniel, I won’t take wedding photos with you. Go back Benjamin’s getting old–don’t make him worry about us anymore.”
“Is it still impossible?” Daniel murmured, his eyes filled with disappointment and self–mockery.
After a moment, he looked up again, his eyes glimmering faintly. “If you won’t take photos, could you at least try on the dress? I just want to see you in
Just pretend… we had already married.
“I don’t do meaningless things.”
Daniel meant nothing to me now. I wouldn’t look back
Daniel was stunned, a bitter smile spreading across his face. He nodded like a lifeless shell, muttering to himself.
That’s fine, either way.
Watching his defeated figure, I thought, “He’s truly heartbrolon this time.”
Without Daniel’s disruptions, I quickly adjusted and started
Young people often visited my bookstore, some seeking solace from heartbreak.
I watched them, like someone who had been through it all, observing their joy or sorrow, silently wishing them well.
Daniel and I were once like them. I only hoped their stories wouldn’t end like ours.
After that, I never say Daniel again.
It wasn’t until Benjamin passed away and I returned for his funeral that I learned Glory Group had been struggling for years, Daniel rarely smiled, often drowning himself in alcohol, living in a daze,
Until Benjamin’s death, I didn’t know what to say to him.
After Benjamin’s passing, Daniel sold Glory Group, donated all the proceeds, acul vanished without a trace.
After the funeral, I returned horse.
The small town remained as peaceful as ever, with one new addition.
It was said an ascetic monk had arrived a few days prior, claiming he wanted to atone for his past mistakes and pray for someone’s safety.
I never believed in such things, so I quickly forgot about it..
Later, I adopted some animals and ran the bookstore, spending the rest of my life in peace.
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Little did I know, someone had been silently watching over me for decades.
Only in the quiet of night did he dare to stand outside my shop, gazing in longing for hours.
We lived in the same town but never crossed paths again.
Daniel returned to the bookstore one last time, watching Charlotte’s silhouette through the window under the soft glow of the lights.
This might be his final visit to see his Charlotte
Though a staunch materialist, he spent decades praying for her happiness, hoping they’d never meet again, even in the afterlife…
