登入Time passed quietly, and the seasons came and went.The independent jewelry brand Claire and Lucas had founded together had risen to the top of the industry, firmly establishing itself as a leading name.They'd worked side by side through countless days and nights, from perfecting their very first c
After his flight landed, Adrian went straight to the real estate agency.He'd previously asked the agent to contact the buyer of their old riverfront apartment.After paying considerably more than the property had sold for, he'd finally managed to buy it back.The apartment that held so many memorie
Claire had just finished a meeting about her latest collection when she spotted Adrian standing quietly beneath a tree outside her studio.As she approached, Adrian swallowed hard.Then he spoke, his voice barely above a whisper.“I went to visit Andy's grave.”The simple words brought everything ar
More than six months had passed since Across the Sea was sold at auction, and the independent jewelry brand Claire and Lucas had built together was thriving.Thanks to Claire's distinctive designs, which combined emotional storytelling with exquisite craftsmanship, their showroom attracted a steady
Now, Adrian bought another piece of raw moonstone and took lessons to relearn how to carve and polish it.His palms were covered in scrapes once again, but he eventually managed to craft a pendant similar to the one he'd made years ago.He waited outside Claire's showroom, hoping to give it to her.
Even after being thrown out of the hotel, Adrian refused to give up.His regret and obsession only grew stronger. He convinced himself that if he could recreate all the little things he'd done to win Claire's heart years ago, he'd eventually melt away her resentment and persuade her to come back.He







