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• Leaving on a Summer's Day   Chapter 25

  Under Mitchell's leadership, Bennett Corporation slowly but surely took control of half of Kennethville's economy. He began expanding the business internationally, with the first stop being Buleesia. The old rumors about Mitchell's desperate search of Heather had all but disappeared—no one dared bring them up anymore.In fact, people now praised his devotion to Heather, as if they had completely forgotten about the affair he had right before his wedding, or the fact that he had gotten another woman pregnant.With enough power in his hands, the slanderous whispers faded away. Mitchell felt the weight of that power firsthand, but it didn't bring him any joy. Or rather, since the day Heather left, he had lost the right to be happy.He had wronged Heather, and according to the promises he had made, he was supposed to live a life of loneliness, far removed from happiness.For a long time, Mitchell didn't pay attention to where Heather had gone. He only learned, in passing, that her ne

• Leaving on a Summer's Day   Chapter 24

  After returning to Buleesia from Kennethville, Heather no longer had to deal with the disturbances from those who had once claimed to be her friends. Life gradually returned to a peaceful rhythm.Meanwhile, back in Kennethville, Mitchell remained in a state of numbness after Heather left. He existed like a soulless shell, moving through life without purpose.Vanessa was torn between anger and sympathy. The poised woman she used to be now cursed like a street hag wherever she went.When Ryder walked into Mitchell's hospital room, he saw the pitiful sight of both Mitchell and Vanessa. It sparked a fury in him. He grabbed Mitchell by the collar and yanked him out of the bed, landing two sharp slaps across his face. Blood dripped from Mitchell's lip as Ryder's angry voice echoed in his ears."Mitchell, look at yourself! Do you think acting like this will make Heather come back? She wouldn't even spare you a second glance now."If you keep going down this path, you'll just become a j

• Leaving on a Summer's Day   Chapter 23

  Vanessa, waiting outside, had an uneasy feeling rise in her chest the moment she saw Colin walk in. So, when Heather and Colin decided to leave, Vanessa didn't hesitate for a second and blocked their path."Heather, you're leaving already? Is this person your friend?"Heather's patience with Vanessa was a little more than with Mitchell, but that was only in comparison to him. Ever since that night at the Bennetts' manor, when Heather had heard their conversation in the study, she couldn't bring herself to be kind to Vanessa anymore. Facing Vanessa's rude question, Heather responded coolly, keeping it strictly formal, "My issues with Mitchell are over. And this is my boyfriend, Colin."Colin greeted Vanessa politely, but Vanessa wasn't in the mood to respond. Instead, a trace of resentment began to build in her, and her voice carried a hint of irritation."Heather, you and Mitchell broke up less than two months ago, and you already… Can't you see how much he's suffered these pas

• Leaving on a Summer's Day   Chapter 22

  "Yes, I would! To me, you're the most important person!"Mitchell didn't hesitate for a second before answering, his voice firm.At his words, Heather's lips curled into a bitter smile that cut through Mitchell like a knife. The sharpness of her expression stung him deeply. She showed him no mercy and gave an answer that was the complete opposite of Mitchell's."You wouldn't. You don't want to let me go, but you're addicted to the thrill Bethany gives you. If you didn't enjoy it, you wouldn't have been so happy when you found out she was pregnant."You're only saying this now because you know I'm leaving you. Deep down, your only regret is not hiding your affair better."If you could turn back time, I bet you'd keep Bethany as far away from me as possible—preferably so far we'd never cross paths. That way, you could have both of us."Mitchell's face turned as pale as a ghost, as though the deepest, most hidden thoughts inside him had been exposed.He clenched his fists, trying

• Leaving on a Summer's Day   Chapter 21

  With renewed determination, Mitchell no longer needed Vanessa's pressure. He took the initiative to request a full-body checkup and faithfully followed his medication and IV treatments every day.His condition slowly improved, but after just three days, he decided to discharge himself from the hospital. He had workers expand a greenhouse in the suburbs, working overtime to enlarge the space. Then, he instructed his assistant to purchase over a hundred pear trees and plant them inside. He even brought in a skilled craftsman to adjust the temperature, ensuring that the pear trees would continue blooming throughout this period. On top of that, Mitchell had a ring custom-made, planning to propose to Heather again the moment she returned. This time, he swore he would never betray her again.A week flew by in the blink of an eye. Mitchell spent the entire day shadowing Vanessa, eagerly awaiting Heather's call. He had already instructed Vanessa to let Heather know the location where

• Leaving on a Summer's Day   Chapter 20

  "Mitchell, you have to wake up. If you wake up, I'll swallow my pride and beg Heather to come see you." Vanessa's voice wavered, full of desperation. "But if you stay unconscious like this, you'll never get the chance to see her again..."Maybe it was Vanessa's words that finally got through to him. With a deep, strained breath, Mitchell struggled awake, gripping Vanessa's hand with what little strength he had left. "Mom... I want to see Heather..." Those words seemed to drain every ounce of energy from him. Destiny had tried to lure Heather back, yet even saying that Ian was gravely ill had failed to move her. Mitchell didn't know what more he could possibly do. Vanessa had always treated Heather like a daughter, and Heather, so soft-hearted, had always been so kind to her. Maybe this time, Vanessa really could convince Heather to return.Looking at Mitchell's anguished expression, Vanessa hesitated for a moment before agreeing to immediately call Heather, her resolve weaken