Maris agreed, vowing not to let the person who bullied her daughter-in-law go unpunished and cause Lani so much pain.
Kane hung up the phone, feeling an emptiness so profound that even his gaze seemed dispirited. At that moment, Lani's emotions were in turmoil, and she needed time to calm down. He also understood that now, he shouldn't go looking for her.
But just the thought of Lani not needing him anymore made him feel pain so intense that he couldn't breathe. Happiness seemed to be within reach, only to slip away suddenly, and Kane felt a furious anger that could destroy the entire world.
At this moment, the ringtone of Kane's phone abruptly echoed in the quiet space. Kane hoped it might be Lani calling, hastily pi
Kane sat alone, nursing his drink, unwilling to delve further into discussions about Rachel. Thoughts of Lani consumed his mind."Have you explained everything to Lani? What did she say?" Roger seemed to have added more details, but Kane paid little attention, silently bowing his head, fixated on the bottle of alcohol before him, lost in thought.Upon hearing the question, he lifted his head momentarily, shaking it. "She didn't want to hear my explanation. I guess she's angry and hates me now."Kane wasn't usually a pessimistic person, but this situation left him without optimism."If you want, you can easily find Lani and talk to her now. Why not do that?" Roger suggested.Upon hearing this question, Kane could only let out a sigh. "But I want Lani to want to see me willingly. Showing up now and saying I want to talk would be like forcing it, only making her hate me more."Saying those words, Kane resumed pouring himself another drink, also filling Roger's glass."Enough talking. Let
Fortunately, Kane refrained from uttering meaningless words after a while, and Roger helped him wipe his face before tucking him into bed, then returned to his room. A peaceful night unfolded.The next day, when Roger awoke, Kane was still sleeping. With a sigh, he descended to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.Just as he pulled a sandwich from the oven, Kane descended from upstairs."What happened yesterday? Why am I here?" Kane inquired upon waking up. The events of the previous day had completely slipped his mind. All he felt was an intense headache and disorientation, and the surroundings seemed strangely unfamiliar, much to Roger's surprise.Upon hearing the question, Roger tilted his head, observing Kane. His disheveled appearance and unkempt clothing gave him the air of someone heartbroken, a stark contrast to the usual demeanor of Kane."Have you forgotten everything from yesterday? You were heartbroken, so you called me to join you at the bar for a drink," Roger explained suc
As for Lani, in these past two months, she had diligently immersed herself in work to cease thinking about Kane. Because the time spent with Kane was too perfect, and Kane treated her so well, letting go was never easy.To thwart the continuous thoughts of Kane, Lani committed herself wholeheartedly to her film project. Fully aware her role in Director Lee's film was thanks to Kane, she focused on shooting all scenes early to detach herself from any lingering connections with him.The production of the new film had also commenced, leading Lani to shuttle between two cities throughout the day to ensure the filming schedule. Consequently, this period was overwhelmingly busy and exhausting for Lani.Nevertheless, she embraced this hectic sensation, as it diminished her thoughts of Kane. It caused her heart to momentarily numb, a sensation she welcomed.Around two months later, Lani's life had returned to its original orbit, as if Kane had never appeared. Aside from occasional feelings of
Several months later, Lani still hadn't crossed paths with Kane and hadn't heard any additional news about him.During these days, she continued in the familiar routine, earnestly filming or participating in advertising shoots. When she had free time, she slept or watched films on the TV as a way to rest after strenuous workdays.The film project in this city had wrapped up its final scenes. It allowed Lani to return to the city she had always lived in. However, the prospect of this return seemed to weigh on her unexpectedly."What if we detour and explore the neighboring city B before returning? Consider it a way to unwind after these exhausting days of filming?" Aurora, noticing Lani's hesitation as she packed her belongings into the suitcase, eagerly suggested. Lani, not eager to rush back, gladly agreed.In the next three days, with no fixed schedule, they decided to spend two days exploring city B. So, much like before, Lani and Aurora dedicated their evenings to discovering the
In the end, while Lani hesitated, Aurora directly handed her phone number to the young man. As he happily departed, Aurora winked at Lani."I think he's quite a catch, don't you? Tall, handsome, and seems genuinely sincere. You should give yourself a chance to be loved again.""Don't dwell on Kane anymore. You should forget him soon and start a better love story with someone new. It's been six months since you two divorced."Lani nodded absentmindedly, her gaze distant and contemplative. Aurora remained silent, sitting beside her, sipping coconut water, occasionally observing Lani's expression.Subsequently, a few others approached, seeking Lani's phone num
Upon hearing that, Kane swiftly embraced Lani as if lightning had struck. After a few moments of bewilderment, Lani struggled to push Kane away, only to suddenly feel the warmth on her shoulder. Kane's tears fell." I know I'm the villain, and I'm the one who's been tearing apart this marriage.""It's all my fault, and I'm willing to accept any punishment as long as you come back to me, can't you?"Kane silently buried his head in Lani's shoulder, tears streaming down, his voice hoarse and choked, with a hint of trembling.The more time passed, the tighter Kane held onto Lani, as if he wanted the two to be tightly bound together, ensuring that Lani would never leave him again."Hey, calm down a bit. Whatever it is, let's talk slowly, don't cry."Until now, in Lani's impression, Kane had always been a mature and emotionally stable man; she had never seen Kane so vulnerable before. Just the fact that Kane bowed his head into her shoulder, shedding tears of self-pity, softened her heart.
Everything unfolded just as Kane had predicted. When Aurora saw him accompanying Lani, her initial reaction was a disdainful squint, followed by a chilly response."Why are you here? Are you trying to bother Lani again?"Aurora's usually sharp face now deliberately wore a cold expression, making her seem even more distant. She regarded Kane as if he were a villain, ready to push him out and lock the door.Lani intervened to ease the tension."Aurora, I invited him here. What happened before might have been a misunderstanding, and we can have a decent conversation over breakfast, can't we?"Aurora
After openly discussing everything, the moods of both Kane and Lani were significantly relaxed. After all, during the six months apart, their emotions had been unstable, and they missed each other greatly.Initially, Lani wanted to continue sharing a room with Aurora, but Kane disagreed. He earnestly requested that Lani come to the hotel and stay with him. Kane had booked a VIP room, which was more spacious and well-equipped. Moreover, after such a long time apart, Kane couldn't bear to be away from Lani and return to the hotel alone."Either you come with me to the hotel, or I stay here all day and don't go anywhere," Kane insisted, making Lani laugh. Eventually, she compromised and returned with Kane. She called Aurora to inform her, only to hear a teasing female voice on the other end."Oh, go ahead. Go back to your husband and do some relationship-building stuff. You've missed Kane so badly during this time."Aurora's words made Lani's face turn as red as a tomato. Even after hang