ログインEarlier that day, Fabi happily unloaded his belongings into the new apartment right next door to Selin’s. Since she wasn’t ready to move in with him just yet, he decided to move closer to her instead.“Selin! Why are you here?” he asked in surprise.“That so-called Grimes Med Hospital cancelled my internship,” she replied, her expression unreadable.“Why? What happened?”“You’re really asking me why? Fabi, I didn’t do anything wrong! I was just helping the poor who couldn’t afford their bills—I was even willing to cover the costs with my own money. But Mrs. Del Prado kicked us out,” she said, her brows furrowed in disappointment.“I’m so sorry, Wife. I’ll sort this out immediately. Tomorrow, you’re going back to Grimes Med. You are not leaving there,” he vowed firmly.“Wait… why are they moving your things inside?” she asked, confused.“I’m living here now,” he grinned from ear to ear.“Wait, seriously?” She looked shocked.“Since you wouldn’t move in with me, I decided to come to you
The next morning, Fabi led Selin down a narrow side alley to a cozy café hidden from the busy streets, where the owner sprang up the moment he spotted them.“Fabi! Long time no see—and who’s this beautiful woman with you?”“Marco, meet Selin… my future wife.”Selin sputtered on her espresso, nearly choking. “Future wife? I thought we agreed we’d take things slow!”“I’ve been patient long enough.” Fabi reached across the table and laced his fingers through hers. “When we found our way back to each other, I swore I’d never let you get away again. Not this time.”“Oh, Fabi… that’s wonderful, but I’m already running late—today’s my first day at Grimes Med!” Selin said, gently tapping his forehead with her fingertips.“Can’t you just stay? I want every second I can get with you.”“Did you already forget what you told me?” she reminded him. “That you wouldn’t play favorites at work, that I had to earn my own place there.”“I meant it then, but I’m the CEO—I can make exceptions if I want
When Noah was discharged from the hospital, his first stop was the Miller penthouse—to see his grandmother. Ever since Selin’s death, Mrs. Miller had withdrawn into herself, shutting out everyone around her. To her, Selin was more than a granddaughter-in-law; she was the daughter she’d never had, taken in a senseless tragedy. Though Noah was her blood, she’d only ever endured his reckless ways in silence.Inside the dimly lit prayer room, ancient family names carved into stone slabs lined the walls. Mrs. Miller knelt before them, her voice cracking as she begged the spirits above.“Our dearest ancestors, please watch over my girl—she died so terribly, so unjustly!”Her wail echoed off the marble floors. At the doorway, Noah stood frozen, every cruel word and careless act he’d hurled at Selin over the years playing on repeat in his head.“Grandma.” His voice was low, heavy with weight he’d carried for too long.She spun around, her eyes sharp. “What are you doing here?”“I’m sorry. B
First thing in the morning, Fabi headed straight to Selin’s apartment to bring her a warm bowl of bird’s nest soup. He knocked gently on the door, which Selin opened—her hair disheveled and dark circles under her eyes.“Good morning, my love,” he greeted her.“What’re you doing here?” she asked groggily.“Bringing you soup,” he replied, holding up the bowl.Selin let him in right away. He sat down in the living room while she went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.“You live in such a shabby place,” he remarked.“What’s wrong with it? This is where we started out together, remember?” Selin said.“That’s not what I meant! Please don’t get me wrong,” Fabi defended himself.“I know, Fabi,” Selin said with a smile.“Come on over—breakfast is ready!” she called out.“This bird’s nest soup is really delicious,” he said as he sipped it.“I’ll make more for you,” Fabi replied.“By the way, Selin—why don’t we go out today? Let’s visit Venice, where Romeo and Juliet’s story is set,” Fabi offe
“I don’t want us to end, Fabi,” she said, looking up at him.“I’ll stay with you forever, and I will protect you,” Fabi promised Selin.“I heard about your ex-husband—how he mistreated you. I’m sorry, Selin, for doubting you at first. I truly thought you never loved me because I’m an orphan, so that day I decided to walk away and let you find happiness elsewhere. But I never imagined that while I was gone, you were only waiting for me to save you. I was so foolish,” he said, cupping her face in his hands. Tears streamed down her cheeks—not from pain this time, but from a flicker of hope.“You know, I never blamed or hated you for it. I take some responsibility too, for letting you doubt me. But my marriage was arranged I had no choice in the matter,” she explained.“Maybe we weren’t meant to be together then, but now you’re free. We can still build a future—you and me, forever,” he said, his voice steady with sincerity.“I’ve been working hard for you. I studied medicine and eventuall
Fabi pulled up to Selin’s building, parking smoothly in front of the modest apartment complex that stood in stark contrast to the sleek luxury of his car. Wordlessly, he stepped out and walked around to open her door, his large hands gentle as they rested on the frame.Selin slid out, her worn leather bag slung over one shoulder. When she turned to thank him, she found his gaze fixed on the peeling paint and narrow stairwell of her home.“Italy’s full of grand villas and upscale penthouses,” he said, his eyes meeting hers—dark and unreadable. “And you choose to live like this?”She stepped closer, her fingers finding the crisp silk of his tie and giving it a soft tug. “Mr. Fabi Grimes,” she said, a playful smile dancing on her lips despite the seriousness in her voice. “I’m not wealthy like you or your students. Luxury isn’t something I can afford—not with what I make tutoring part-time and working at the campus library.”A shadow of something warm crossed his face before it harden
Maria entered the classroom, her face a mask of mourning. Fabi had just rejected her on the spot, and the sting was visible. She slumped into her chair, ignoring the greetings of her classmates, including Selin and Laura."What’s with the face, Maria Rossi?" Laura asked."Mr. Grimes rejected me," M
After Selin’s presumed death, Noah sought a way to make amends, even if she wasn't there to witness it. His investigation eventually led him to the small,Noah knelt in the damp grass of the cemetery, his fingers tracing the cold, unforgiving granite. The name Merve Sever stared back at him—a silen
Fabi straightened his tie, the silk feeling like a noose as he caught Selin’s gaze. She was curled over a book, seemingly oblivious, yet the air between them hummed. She hasn’t changed, he thought, his pulse quickening. “Those same haunting eyes, that midnight hair... she is still the Selin I lo
The next morning, Selin sat in the lecture hall alone. As usual, she was the Punctual Student of the Year, arriving long before the first bell. To kill time, she curled up with a heavy medical text on the surgical separation of conjoined twins. It was a complex topic, one not yet covered in their







