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Chapter 21

ผู้เขียน: The Orange
The rain stopped after Gabriella finished putting away her belongings in the hotel room. She grabbed her bag and rushed to the restaurant to meet Anne.

They hugged each other tightly before sitting close together to catch up on their respective lives.

Anne's jaw went slack when Gabriella told her that Owen had given her half of his wealth during their divorce. She threw herself into Gabriella's arms and began squealing in excitement, ignoring the strange looks that the other patrons were givin
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  • Life in Full Bloom After Walking Away   Chapter 25

    When Gabriella woke up the next day, she was greeted by the sight of snow covering every inch of the city in a layer of white when she looked out the window.Snowflakes continued to flutter down from the sky.Gabriella saw Owen waiting for her on the sidewalk when she made her way downstairs.He approached her and tried to take her luggage. His voice was colored with an inexplicable emotion when he explained, "You won't be able to get a cab in this snowy weather. I'll send you to the airport."Gabriella didn't reject him this time. She could tell that he had more to say to her. She wouldn't be coming back to Ruthbelle after she left this time, and there was a chapter in her life story she wanted to write the ending to.The car hummed to life.Owen drove very slowly, but Gabriella couldn't tell whether he was just being careful because of the slippery roads or doing it on purpose.Fortunately, Gabriella had plenty of time left before she needed to board her plane. She didn't say

  • Life in Full Bloom After Walking Away   Chapter 24

    Gabriella rented a penthouse apartment to make her work more convenient.The next day, Owen moved into the unit opposite hers.Gabriella would always run into him at all sorts of places during her one-month stay in Ruthbelle. She would bump into him in the grocery store aisles, at the entrance of a restaurant, the corner of a park, and more.Based on his status as an elite of the city, Owen shouldn't be appearing in such places.Gabriella knew that he was following her.When they occasionally made eye contact, they would exchange pleasantries as if they were just friends. But most of the time, Owen would quietly trail after Gabriella, behaving as if he were her shadow.Gabriella, usually stuck in her own world, eventually grew used to his presence. She simply pretended that she had gained a bodyguard for free.The number of times they saw each other increased significantly after they became neighbors.The smile on Owen's face also became brighter. He would frequently invite Gab

  • Life in Full Bloom After Walking Away   Chapter 23

    Gabriella fully shifted into work mode after resting for two days. She accompanied Sybil through the negotiations and gained valuable experience in the process.The negotiations proceeded smoothly, and they weren't forced to deal with any obstacles.Owen didn't make a personal appearance during the negotiations with Wendell Group. They would be communicating with the vice president instead.Gabriella let out a sigh of relief before handing the contract she had prepared to the vice president.The vice president seemed satisfied with the terms after flipping through the contract. However, he had a condition of his own. During their partnership, Wendell Group wanted Gabriella to be the designated liaison between their companies.Sybil immediately knew Owen had suggested this condition. He wanted to use their partnership to keep Gabriella.After mulling over her thoughts, she decided that the best course of action was to ask Gabriella for her opinion on the arrangement.They left We

  • Life in Full Bloom After Walking Away   Chapter 22

    Samantha's posse snickered when they heard her insults.Beyond furious, Anne was about to step forward and start arguing with them when Gabriella hastily held her back.Gabriella shot a frosty look at Samantha. "Owen was the one who wanted to give the money to me. It's as true as the rumors that are circulating about you."She didn't wait to see Samantha's reaction, grabbing Anne's hand and dragging her away from the restaurant.Samantha felt absolutely humiliated, especially since Gabriella had targeted her sore spot. She shoved a waiter carrying a pot of hot soup at Gabriella.The soup spilled everywhere when the pot toppled over. The boiling liquid was seconds away from splashing on Gabriella and Anne when Owen appeared out of the blue.He shielded Gabriella and Anne behind him as the soup drenched his entire left arm. The color drained from his face when angry boils began popping up everywhere on his exposed skin.Samantha didn't expect Owen to suddenly show up at the restau

  • Life in Full Bloom After Walking Away   Chapter 21

    The rain stopped after Gabriella finished putting away her belongings in the hotel room. She grabbed her bag and rushed to the restaurant to meet Anne.They hugged each other tightly before sitting close together to catch up on their respective lives.Anne's jaw went slack when Gabriella told her that Owen had given her half of his wealth during their divorce. She threw herself into Gabriella's arms and began squealing in excitement, ignoring the strange looks that the other patrons were giving them."My best friend is filthy rich now! Oh my God! If I stick to you like a leech, does it mean I won't have to worry about the rest of my life?"Gabriella hastily covered Anne's mouth with her hand. She apologized to the patrons around them before dragging Anne to a private room.Once they were alone, Anne blinked in confusion at her and whispered, "Have you gotten the money yet?""Yes. But I'm too scared to use it. I keep thinking that Owen will ask me to return the money to him one da

  • Life in Full Bloom After Walking Away   Chapter 20

    Gabriella had undergone a tremendous change when she once again set foot into the familiar city she used to call home. She pulled her luggage along with her, chatting with Sybil as they exited the airport.Sybil spotted her parents as they conversed and began waving animatedly. After she introduced Gabriella to her parents, they did everything they could to persuade her to go home with them.Gabriella knew that Sybil and her parents had many things to talk about. She didn't want to intrude on their reunion, so she politely declined their offer. She said farewell to them before heading toward the waiting area.It was storming outside.There weren't any idling cabs, so Gabriella pulled out her phone, planning to order one with the e-hailing app.However, a black car suddenly slowed to a stop next to her.When Gabriella looked up, she saw Owen striding toward her while shielding himself from the rain with an umbrella.Months had passed since they last saw each other.Owen had lost

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