Our Love's Last Stop

On the day I was supposed to try on wedding dresses, I waited downstairs at Micah Walker's company for what felt like forever before he finally strolled out at a lazy pace.As soon as he got into the car, he tossed a necklace at me. "Ariana asked me to give you this. You embarrassed her at the funeral yesterday. You should apologize when you get the chance."I glanced at the necklace. It was a complimentary gift that came with a luxury purchase. I had seen it sitting in his online shopping cart just days ago."I don't want it," I said calmly.Micah frowned. "What's your problem now? You caused a scene at the funeral, claiming I wasn't her fiance. "You humiliated her in front of everyone, and she didn't even make a fuss. She even thought of getting you a gift, and this is how you act?"The man who once defended me so fiercely was gone. Now, he cared only about someone else. Frustrated, Micah rolled down the window to let in some air. After a long silence and seeing that I wasn'

It was no wonder Ariana was capable of something so twisted. She had dug up her own mother's grave just to frame me. As it turned out, her mother's death had been nothing more than a lie.I sent a message to Micah. "Ariana's mother isn't dead. The truth is in the email I just sent you."Whether he opened it or not was no longer my concern. The flight was booked for three days later. Elijah handled the arrangements personally.When Micah finally returned, he walked in to see me packing. Half of my clothes were already thrown out, and the rest had been shipped to Wimborne ahead of time.He looked puzzled. "Why are you packing your things?""I'm moving," I said flatly, not bothering to look up.He paused for a moment, didn't pick up on anything unusual, and just kept talking like everything was normal."Preston Group's headquarters are based in Wimborne. We'll be settling there after the wedding, so it makes sense for you to start packing early."Then, his expression hardened as h

A phone was suddenly connected to the massive screen. The moment it powered on, explicit images and vulgar messages flooded the screen, forcing their way into everyone's view.The room fell into a stunned silence. The screen displayed Micah and Ariana's private chat history from the entire past year. Finally, a video began to play—so raw and intimate that several guests turned away, their faces flushed with discomfort.Micah's face went ghostly pale. He stood frozen, too stunned to react. His mind raced. "How the hell did Skylar get all of this? She knew? She knew everything?"Then, he saw the sender's name and froze. It was Ariana.Ever since Ariana had returned to their lives a year ago, she had been secretly sending chat screenshots to Skylar. Every message was laced with subtle hints, trying to push her to walk away quietly.Now, it all made sense. Skylar hadn't kissed him in a year, and her attitude had grown cold and distant.As the moans from the video filled the air, Mica

Micah grabbed my wrist, eyes red with desperation. "Skylar, you know I love you. Ariana and I—what happened between us was a mistake. If it wasn't for her mother's dying wish, I never would've married her."I pulled my hand away and met his eyes without a word. I was calm, but my silence said everything.He broke down, shouting through his tears. "It was an act of devotion! Can you really stand by and watch a single mother die in regret? You rich people are all the same—so heartless. You have no idea what people like us go through!"As he shouted, a figure shoved through the crowd and lunged toward me. A flash of silver gleamed. Elijah shoved me out of the way without hesitation.A sickening sound followed as the blade plunged into his back, and blood quickly soaked through his shirt. I screamed for a doctor.The woman was quickly tackled and restrained by the security guards. She was yelling hysterically, "Give me back my daughter! Give her back to me!"The woman was Athena Reed

I let out a soft, cold laugh. "You're really here to cash in on that promise?"Micah nodded solemnly. "Yes. I want you to give me a chance. Even if you won't divorce Elijah, I still want to be with you—for the rest of my life."I slowly ran my fingers over the heart-shaped locket he handed me, my smile deepening. I said calmly, "Then, maybe you should find Ariana instead. After all… It's her name engraved inside."Micah blinked, stunned, and quickly snatched the locket back to check. His fingers trembled slightly as he flipped it open.Perhaps he really couldn't remember. He hadn't even engraved my name—not even when he said he loved me most.I never told him this, but on the day he announced his engagement to Ariana, I went back alone to the boardwalk at Avalmere Bay. I retraced every step we once walked together.That was when I found the locket at the lost and found counter. It was worn and tarnished with age, but it was unmistakably ours.In that moment, all I felt was how p