The ship slowly pulled into the harbor, and Marisol stood on the deck, gazing at the colorful, picturesque town ahead. The hem of her fitted white dress swayed in the ocean breeze.Ahead lay Noales.She had just learned that Kyro had actually kidnapped her from Eravale's Castela and brought her all the way to Istrana. That island from before was Seycil Island. She couldn't believe it was so far away."It's windy. Why aren't you wearing more layers?" A black trench coat suddenly draped over her shoulders. Before she could react, an arm tightened around her waist, pulling her into a man's chest. The familiar scent of sandalwood surrounded her. She instinctively tried to break free, but couldn't match his strength."Don't move." Lucian held her waist, resting his chin on top of her head and gently rubbing against it. "We already agreed on me making it up to you... You can't refuse me now." "I never agreed to that."Unable to bear Lucian's dominating presence, yet unable to brea
Marisol knew if Lucian decided to turn hostile, she might not even be able to get off this ship.When that time came, it wouldn't be a matter of whether she believed him or not. In this situation, besides trusting him one more time and having someone stop the ship so she could get to shore, she didn't seem to have any other options.While she was still hesitating, Lucian spoke again. "Don't forget one thing. Your great-aunt is unconscious right now."Even if you go back, there's nothing you can do except wait. Besides, if you go there now, you'll only bring danger with you. Are you sure about that?"Marisol took a deep breath. "Fine, but during these 15 days, you must keep your distance from me.""No way."Just as she was about to lose her temper, Lucian smiled again. "In 15 more days, we'll have nothing to do with each other anymore. I'm very reluctant about that, so you must compensate me during these 15 days. I can promise not to go all the way, but nothing else is off the tab
Since Nevaeh couldn't find Lucian, she could find a way to make him come back. Perhaps his mother's serious illness would be reason enough. This time, she absolutely couldn't let Marisol have another chance to return.…That early morning, not wanting to stay in the cabin, Marisol had her bandages changed after waking up. Then, she got dressed and went to the ship's dining room for breakfast.She stared absent-mindedly at the thick fog outside the window. It had gotten very foggy.After sitting for only a short while, she noticed light and shadows moving in her peripheral vision. Turning her head, she saw Lucian sitting across from her with a cup of coffee. He smiled at her cheerfully. She silently stood up to leave."Let's talk," Lucian said.Marisol had nothing to discuss with him. She'd already made herself perfectly clear. Since he stubbornly refused to be reasonable, she couldn't be bothered to say anything more.She was emotionally exhausted."I can give you what you want
Back in Everton, Nevaeh was at the Muller family residence.Hearing that Elizabeth had been unwell lately, Nevaeh brought a collection of health supplements on her visit and had the staff fetch them from her car."Where is Madam Muller?""Madam is in the greenhouse," the staff replied.Elizabeth and Nevaeh's mother, Darlene, had been close friends in their youth. The two families had a long history.With the arranged engagement between their children, Nevaeh had frequently visited here since she was a child. Naturally, she was never turned away.Following the familiar path to the garden, she saw a woman with a haggard face lying in a rocking chair among clusters of bright red roses. Elizabeth was half-closing her eyes as she basked in the sun.Nevaeh approached and called softly, "Madam Muller."Elizabeth hadn't been feeling well lately. With all the medication she was taking, she slept a lot and often felt drowsy. It took her a moment to respond to the voice. "Nev, come sit."
"Yes." Marisol met his gaze directly, neither avoiding nor backing down.Lucian laughed coldly."Then I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed. From the moment you went abroad and broke our agreement, I filed to withdraw the divorce application..."There was a loud smack. Lucian's handsome face turned slightly. His cheek now bore a light red handprint."You bastard!" Marisol's chest heaved with rage.Lucian seemed completely unfazed and actually smiled. "My dear, you were the first to break the agreement. Everything has a price, doesn't it?""A price? If you want a price, go demand it from Nevaeh!" Unable to contain herself any longer, Marisol's eyes turned red as she lost control and began speaking recklessly."Don't tell me you don't know why I went abroad! You two are cut from the same cloth! A perfect match! Neither of you gives a damn about human life or feelings... mmph!"The dining table was in chaos, and everything was swept to the floor. Marisol was pressed down on t
The phone crashed to the floor, its screen shattering. Once her breathing finally steadied and her limbs gradually regained strength, Marisol crawled out of Lucian's arms and stood up.Lucian didn't move. She paid him no mind, casually pulling over a chair to sit down. She touched her still-aching neck, poured herself a glass of water, and moistened her throat to soothe the burning pain deep within.She'd eaten her fill. Now it was time to talk business.She no longer wanted to be entangled with Lucian. She might as well discuss everything clearly tonight and have no contact with him whatsoever from now on.Marisol didn't want to hurt anymore.The music continued playing. She set down her water glass and turned her head slightly without looking at him. Her gaze fell on empty space as she spoke softly. "Lucian."Her voice was somewhat hoarse when she first spoke. She paused briefly before continuing."During those days locked in the castle, I could only be a faceless doll that co