LOGINDear Wonderful Readers,
Thank you so much for your love, support, and encouragement throughout this journey. Every read, comment, vote, and kind word has meant more to me than you can imagine. I truly appreciate you for staying with me until the very end. Your support motivates me to keep writing and to become a better storyteller. Thank you once again for believing in me. I can't wait to share my next journey with you.Dear Wonderful Readers,Thank you so much for your love, support, and encouragement throughout this journey. Every read, comment, vote, and kind word has meant more to me than you can imagine.I truly appreciate you for staying with me until the very end. Your support motivates me to keep writing and to become a better storyteller.Thank you once again for believing in me. I can't wait to share my next journey with you.
(Aliana's POV)I froze.Not because I was unhappy. But because I was overwhelmed by everything I was feeling.I gently lifted my head and looked toward my dad.He smiled and gave me a soft nod.Over the past few weeks, he had actually grown close to Delvin and gotten along well with him.My eyes shifted to Fabian.He was smiling as he nodded in response. Even he had come to accept Delvin and approve of him.The Barrington family seemed happy about everything too.No one seemed against the idea. And honestly, neither was I.So I gently turned back to Delvin and nodded."Yes, Delvin. I do," I said.Delvin's eyes immediately lit up.His entire face was filled with happiness as he slipped the ring onto my finger and gently kissed my hand.Then he stood up and pulled me into his arms.Our laughter echoed through the hall as he lifted me and spun me around.The entire hall rose to their feet, clapping and cheering for us.Delvin carried me toward the table where the family members were seat
(Aliana's POV)"Congratulations, Dr. Hale," the guests said one after another.Some presented gifts, while others offered wonderful opportunities to work with me.I simply smiled through it all, happily nodding at everyone.Because I was truly happy tonight.Having people gather together just to celebrate your success was a beautiful feeling.Everyone who mattered was here tonight. Unlike my graduation day, when I had felt so alone, this moment was completely different.My dad, my friends, and everyone I considered family were all here.My dad was the first to speak. He rose from his seat and walked toward me on the stage."My beautiful daughter, words could never explain how proud I am of you. Seeing you achieve this today fills my heart with so much joy," he said, his eyes filled with tears of happiness."I am so sure your mum is proud of you too, wherever she is. She would be smiling if she could see the amazing woman you have become," he continued.I smiled as I wiped away my tear
(Belicia's POV)I reached into my pocket and grabbed the knife I had hidden there.My eyes burned red with fury as I immediately charged toward her.The plan was simple... I would stab her as hard and as many times as I could in the chest.It would be my sweet revenge against Delvin for destroying everything I had hoped for.If she died, Delvin would finally understand the pain I was feeling.If I couldn't be with the love of my life, then he didn't deserve to be happy with her either."Die, you bitch!" I shouted angrily as I lunged toward her.Everyone gasped.The room instantly erupted into chaos as people started running away.Aliana froze, her eyes widening in shock. She was too shocked to even move or run away.I raised my hand, ready to stab her. But before the knife could reach her chest, someone grabbed my hand tightly.His grip was strong, stopping me completely."How dare you?" Delvin muttered as he forcefully shoved my hand away, causing the knife to fall to the ground.The
(Belicia's POV)"Let's go," he said calmly.I held his hand firmly as we walked toward his car.Then I gasped when I saw a bouquet of tulips and a sizeable gift box on the back seat."What's... what's this?" I asked as I picked them up."Are they for me?" I quickly added, bringing the tulips closer to my face and breathing in their scent.They weren't my favourite flowers, but I didn't mind. It was already enough that he had prepared a special gift for me.But Delvin smiled and shook his head."They're for Aliana," he said. "Her graduation gifts."The smile on my face disappeared immediately. My face twisted with disgust.He bought gifts for her?But he didn't get anything for me for my project launch? He was even willing to miss my event because of hers?He sighed, as though he had suddenly realised something, and turned to look at me."Don't be upset, Bel," he said quietly. "I've been so busy that I forgot to get you a gift today. But I'll make it up to you tomorrow."He held my han
(Belicia's POV)One month later.I stared at the pocket knife in my hand. My expression remained calm, but my eyes were cold.Quietly, I slipped it back into my pocket and looked at myself in the mirror again.I looked nothing like the woman I used to be.My face was swollen. Dark circles surrounded my eyes, which looked dull and red from all the pain I had tried to bury.My skin was pale, and my hair was a complete mess, making me look like a madwoman.I didn't care about any of that. I hadn't cared about my appearance for the past month.I couldn't believe it had already been one month.One month since they took Simon. One month since I had been hiding.But tonight...Tonight, it would all end.I picked up the face cap beside me and put it on, making sure it covered enough of my face so I wouldn't be recognised immediately."Let's settle what's left tonight," I muttered bitterly to myself.I looked at myself one last time before walking out of the restroom."I heard that famous doct







