Today is the day my brother and I will be leaving. Mom will join us in a week to take care of the necessary tasks here, such as selling our house and land. We've also decided to give a portion to Alice's family, who have been dedicated servants to us for a long time.As we gather in the living room, it's clear that my brother and mom have something important to share. Breaking the silence, my brother drops a bombshell: "Dad has another family." They must be expecting me to break down in tears and feel miserable, but I surprise them by saying that I already know."How?" Mom asks, puzzled."Before Christmas last year, Logan and I went shopping for gifts at the mall. At that time, I thought I was seeing things. I saw someone who looked exactly like Dad, accompanied by a woman and a little boy. Since that day, I suspected something was wrong. It all started to make sense—the way he never visited us, his constant busyness, and his empty apologies. If he truly felt sorry for us, he would ne

While waiting for our flight, an urgent need to use the restroom suddenly struck me. I had to find the nearest women's bathroom quickly.As I entered the comfort room and finished my business, my cellphone rang. It was my dad calling, and perhaps this would be our first and final conversation.Summoning my courage, I answered the call and put the earpiece on."Krystal..." his voice trembled with emotion.Despite the expected compassion, all I felt was boredom. It was too late for him to feel guilt. If I were a less restrained daughter, I would have told him to stop with his dramatics because they no longer amused me.But he was still my dad, even though the image of the loving father from my childhood was now dead in my memories."Why?" I inquired."Are you really leaving?" he asked, sounding pained."Yes, I'm leaving you, Dad," I replied, striving to conceal the pain and bitterness in my voice."Don't leave me alone here," he pleaded."You won't be alone. You chose her, right? You ha

When Logan courted me, it was evident from the start that he was truly serious about our relationship. He put in an extraordinary amount of effort, giving me his undivided attention. However, he took the unexpected turn of rekindling things with his ex-girlfriend, leaving me heartbroken.The pain I felt was immense. Fortunately, my family made the decision to leave Clayland behind and start afresh in the vibrant city of Azura. After several years, I never anticipated crossing paths with Logan again, but fate had a different plan—he resurfaced as an investor in our business! Damn it! I was furious with my brother for accepting him into our company!And then, I met Riyu.While he splits his time between Azura and his business in Claybourne, Riyu's patience and unwavering determination when it comes to me are truly remarkable. I am aware that both of us are not getting any younger, especially with the societal pressure to settle down. But Riyu has never made me feel rushed, and that's on

"Do you remember our first meeting, Riyu?" I asked, trying not to catch him off guard. But I knew deep down that I had to do it, even though it broke my heart."Yup, I saw you in our university's auditorium. Your beauty captivated me instantly. I was a shy young guy who mustered the courage to approach you, but it seemed like you weren't interested in dating at that time. So, I tried to befriend you..." Riyu reminisced, sitting beside me on the swing."You're right, haha... I wasn't into dating back then because I wasn't ready to move on. I was still stuck in the past, unsure of how to move forward," I confided in him.Riyu smiled, and I appreciated his genuine nature. "I am here, waiting for you until you're ready. I will help you heal your heart," he assured me.I shook my head, and his smile began to fade. "Sorry, Riyu, but I've come to realize that you're not meant for me. I truly appreciate you, but I can't see myself falling in love with you," I gently told him.His eyes filled

-Logan’s POV-After Krystal accepted my heartfelt proposal, I felt like I was the happiest man alive on the planet. I couldn’t wait to share the incredible news with my family. I knew they would be happy for us. Before I informed my brother about the plan to marry Krystal Miranda, I called my sisters-in-law first; Kate and Alessa. As soon as they heard the good news, they screamed with excitement and congratulated me because I used to be a jerk and they believed Krystal deserved someone better.As the evening approached, I made my way to Krystal's doorstep and my heart pounded with joy and anticipation. Tonight would be a celebration of our love, and we would be intimate. With each step closer to her, I became more excited.After I knocked on her door, it didn’t take her a long time to open it for me. She smiled upon seeing her face, and then a familiar scent filled the air. As I sniffed the unique fragrance inside her place, I was reminded of a wild young woman who came to me that ni