Semua Bab Love Has Become an Empty Memory: Bab 11 - Bab 20

Luke was drowning in the grief of losing Daphne.Meanwhile, Daphne had stepped into a new chapter—one filled with freedom and light.After hours of flight, she finally arrived at Norhartland Airport in Bayshore City.The moment she passed through immigration, her parents, who had been waiting all this time, rushed forward with beaming smiles."Daphne, the Kingston family has prepared a villa for you by the sea," her mother said, eyes alight with joy. "We'll take you there now, and afterward, we'll head to our new home together. How does that sound?"Daphne was stunned briefly. She responded with a soft smile. "Okay, I'll follow your arrangements."As she took in the unfamiliar surroundings, anticipation stirred within her. This was a fresh start, and she was ready for it.On the way to the villa, they passed a street corner where a trash bin stood unassumingly. Without a word, Daphne reached into her bag, pulled out her phone, and tossed it inside.It was time to leave the past

A soft knock echoed through the room.Outside the door, Harvey's voice carried in, warm and gentle. "Daphne, are you awake?"Daphne had been awake for a while. She quickly got up and opened the door."Harvey, what's up?" she asked.Harvey stepped inside, followed by a team of professional stylists and assistants. Their arms were filled with exquisite evening gowns and matching heels.He handed her an elegant gift box. "Georgina mentioned that you lost your phone. I got you a new one—it's already set up."Then, gesturing toward the dresses, he added, "I picked these out for you. See if there's one you like. Once you're ready, we'll head to the party."Daphne took the phone from him. It was a limited-edition designer model—sleek and sophisticated.Her gaze drifted toward the gowns. After a moment of hesitation, she chose a pale blue, form-fitting dress.Its fabric shimmered under the light, adorned with delicate diamonds scattered like stars across a night sky. The skirt flowed

Pierre's explanation left Luke momentarily speechless.He refused to admit anything and brushed it off. "Don't talk nonsense. Daphne is the only one I'll marry. Seraphine and I are just friends—nothing more, nothing less."Without waiting for a response, he added, "If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up."And with that, he ended the call.His thumb hovered over the screen before he switched to his chat with his boss. A message had come in two days ago, but he'd been so consumed by thoughts of Daphne that he hadn't even noticed.Quickly, he typed out a reply: [Boss, something came up at home these past few days. I completely forgot to check in, and I sincerely apologize. I'll be back at work tomorrow.]He followed up with a string of apologies.His boss replied shortly after: [As long as everything's okay. Just keep me updated next time. Don't go radio silent like that.]Luke let out a breath. [Understood. Thanks for checking in.]After exiting the chat, he saw an unread flood

"I never loved Seraphine," Luke said. "We hung out out of courtesy and familiarity. But that was never love. With Daphne, it was different. Our feelings took root in the quiet moments of everyday life. My heart belongs to Daphne. I'm sure of that."He let out a quiet sigh, his gaze drifting into the distance, as if trying to make sense of how everything had become so tangled.Pierre chuckled, shaking his head. "Luke, you're lying to yourself. To everyone else, you and Seraphine looked like a couple. The way you two talked, the time you spent together—how could Daphne not misunderstand?"His words hit like a hammer, landing hard in Luke's chest. He wanted to argue, to deny it, but no words came.Pierre didn't wait for a response. He simply turned and walked away.He had watched Luke change ever since returning from abroad. He had seen how Daphne quietly became part of his world. He thought the two of them would be fine—until Seraphine reappeared, throwing everything into uncertaint

Even before clicking the link, Luke felt his breath catch in his throat.The woman on the cover, dressed like a princess, was unmistakable—he would recognize her no matter what she'd become.It was Daphne.His fingers trembled slightly as he tapped the link. For a brief moment, his heart seemed to skip a beat.Daphne had become the daughter-in-law of the Kingston family, one of the most prominent business families in Bayshore City. The news was everywhere.He read through the article word by word, emotions swirling in his chest. How much more had she hidden from him?Messages from Pierre kept coming.Pierre: [Luke, is this really Daphne? Didn't you say she came from an ordinary family? That both her parents were regular workers? How could she be marrying into a family like the Kingstons?]Luke typed a brief reply: [I don't know either.]And that was the end of the conversation.He had met Daphne through his older brother. After that, she had followed him to Cavern City.She