Semua Bab Nelson de Vedra: The Outcast Billionaire: Bab 111 - Bab 120

I froze mid-step, my heart pounding wildly, my hands turning cold and clammy.“Dorry, I’ll go ahead,” I stammered before speed-walking away, not even waiting for her reply.By the time I reached the hut, I was sweating and restless. I quickly peeled off my diving suit—it felt like I was about to faint from the heat and tightness, not to mention the conversation I’d overheard earlier.Why? Of all the people in the world, why did Diego’s ex-fiancée have to be the one I crossed paths with on this island?What now? I couldn’t stay still—I kept pacing back and forth, my thoughts in chaos. What if Diego suddenly showed up here? What if they got dragged into my mess?I couldn’t let that happen. That’s exactly why I chose to run away— for the sake of the people I cared about. If avoiding Dorry was what it took to protect them, then I would do it. I’d leave this island if I had to.I had no idea what happened between them or why Dorry didn’t show up at their wedding. But I hoped that if they e

DIEGOI left the country six months ago.I did it to forget—to let go of everything and never look back.But I failed. I couldn’t even keep the one promise I made to myself.Six months might not seem long to most people, But to me, it felt like six years—maybe even longer. That’s how heavy it’s been. Each day dragged on, pulling me deeper into a weight I couldn’t shake.I tried to move on. I tried to rebuild. But every time I stood up, I collapsed. No matter what I did, I stayed broken. And worse, I didn’t know how to fix myself. I didn’t even know where to start.I sighed and forced a bitter smile. Now I’m back. But why? For what? Truth is… I don’t really know.My mind’s a blank slate. No plans, no purpose. Just a gut feeling—this pull I couldn’t ignore.I closed my eyes for a moment before stepping off the plane, blending into the stream of passengers. Everyone else looked excited. Families rushing into each other’s arms. Lovers embracing. They all seemed to be running

DIEGOI’ve been on the island for a few days now, but I still haven’t met Dorry’s friend, Mia. When I suggested we stop by the hut, Dorry refused. She said Mia needed time alone to think.As for Dorry, I barely see her either. She says the resort's packed with tourists, so I’m left to my thoughts more often than not. Still sad. Still lost.That afternoon, I wandered down the beach. Anthony was right—it is beautiful here. But no scenery can fix a broken heart. The pain doesn’t stay behind just because I changed locations. It follows me. Lives in me.I stopped when I saw Nelson in the distance, grinning like an idiot with his arms wide open as he chased after a woman walking backward. She looked irritated—so much so that she actually pointed her hat at him like she was ready to whack him with it.I shook my head and turned back to the sea.“Diego!”I heard my name just as the woman’s heel came crashing down on my foot.Damn, that hurt. I swear my toenails died on the spot.She stumbled,

I suddenly felt weak and lost my balance. I stumbled, accidentally pushing the door—it swung open.“Diego!”Their eyes widened in shock.Tears welled in my eyes the moment I saw the woman standing before me.“Vianna May… it really is you.”“Diego…” she whispered, shaking her head as she stared at me.From the corner of my eye, I saw Dorry slump into a bamboo chair, her own tears brimming as she looked between us.“Vianna May…” I took a slow step forward and wrapped my arms around her. Her shoulders trembled with every restrained sob.I waited for her to hold me back—but she didn’t. She just stood there, letting me hold her.“What happened to you, Vianna May? I thought you were happy with the man you loved. And… why are you here? Where’s your mom?”I cupped her cheek and gently wiped away the tears streaming down her face.I asked so many questions—but she didn’t answer a single one. So I just held her tighter. In that moment, nothing else mattered. I had found her.“I wasn’t dreaming

DIEGO POV I couldn’t stop apologizing to Vianna May. I never thought that simply approaching her would cause her so much pain. All I wanted was to be near her, to talk to her—even for just a little while. If I had known that would happen on the last night we’d see each other, I wish I’d never gone near her. I wish I hadn’t even said goodbye. I should have just disappeared—like I did before.“Diego…” Dorry’s calm voice carried traces of a suppressed sob. She placed a hand on my shoulder and gave it a light shake. I kept my head bowed, unable to meet her eyes. She let go of my shoulder and turned to Vianna May. “Come on, Mia. Let’s go back to the hut,” she said, helping her up. “Diego, let’s go…” “You two go ahead,” I replied weakly, trying to steady myself even though my heart felt like it was breaking apart. I wiped my tears but kept my head down.Even after Dorry and Vianna May had left, I still couldn’t move. It felt like I’d just lost a fight—drained, weak, unable to stand. A