Semua Bab Turning Heads After Divorce: Bab 291 - Bab 300

That night, Lucian received a phone call and left immediately without much explanation. He did not even bother to go back to his room. Later, it was Zayne who drove Marisol back to campus.For many days after that, Lucian didn't come looking for her, nor did she run into him on campus. Even Zayne had disappeared entirely. It was like they both vanished without a trace.At the time, Marisol mostly just felt relieved. She honestly hoped Lucian had something to keep him busy. After all, dealing with him took a lot of energy and willpower.Not having to face him was a blessing.Just like that, the days left in their contract relationship quietly ticked away. During that period, Marisol threw herself into her project work instead.Then, about a week before their contract ended, they made some headway on the project led by Nick. When everyone went out for a casual dinner to celebrate at the restaurant, they happened to bump into a few of Lucian's usual basketball buddies.They were lau

Snow was falling steadily, and a black SUV was parked on the edge of a winding mountain road.Zachary sat slumped in the passenger seat, breathing shallowly. His head was spinning, and he pushed away the portable oxygen canister Marisol was holding out."J-Just give me a second... I'll adjust."Marisol wrapped her windbreaker tighter around herself and glanced at the altimeter with resignation. "We're at about 13,500 feet now. You've endured this far. Stop pushing yourself."Zachary insisted on toughing it out. Marisol decided not to waste time arguing and simply pressed the oxygen mask to his face, making him take a breath. After just one inhale, he fell silent.Marisol asked calmly, "Still dizzy?""No." Zachary caught his breath, grumbling in frustration. "I don't get it. I'm so healthy, and you're the delicate one, so why aren't you getting altitude sickness while I am?" "Maybe you're too healthy for your own good?"Zachary was left speechless. "Alright, just rest up. My

The rain fell softly, and maple leaves scattered around them. Under the white umbrella, Marisol looked up slightly, and the man's handsome face gradually blurred in her vision. Yet somehow, she had never seen him more clearly than now.Tears rolled down her cheeks. She opened her mouth. She wanted to say so many things, but it all came out as a sob. Complex emotions swirled inside her heart, and the ache was unbearable.After a long while, Marisol managed to utter only one sentence. It was as if it had drained all her strength. She said, "I'm in so much pain."That was the most honest thing she could say at this moment. Facing someone who had once seen her at her lowest, she had no defenses left. Nick instantly became teary-eyed. He couldn't hold back his emotions anymore and crouched down, gently pulling the rain-drenched, shivering girl into his arms. He held her close as he softly patted her back in silent comfort.The two embraced in the rain, and neither spoke. Yet, Marisol

The monastery was surrounded by mountains. Built into a natural depression in the slope, it was surrounded by layers of red buildings with golden roofs, which rose upward. They were tiered and majestic.Walking up the slope, many red-robed devotees hurried past Marisol, and the sound of chanting echoed continuously through the narrow streets. As she passed the buildings, she occasionally caught the ethereal scent of smoldering herbs.Looking up, she saw several vultures spreading their massive wings. Their calls were piercing and powerful as they soared across the sky toward a mountaintop. It felt like standing between a sacred realm and the mortal world.Marisol paused midway up the hill, watching the vultures vanish into the horizon. Just as she was about to keep climbing, a deep, warm voice called out from behind her. It was so steady and gentle that it seemed to reach into her soul."Young lady, do you know where the vultures are flying to?"Marisol froze. Turning around, she

Evening had fallen, and they were at the corner of the dorm building.Marisol looked up slightly at the tall, imposing young man in front of her. She felt somewhat surprised, but more than anything, she was confused. It had been a year since they last saw each other. Now that they were face to face, she could see that Lucian looked haggard and weary. His handsome face bore an added fragility.Had something happened?Then again, what did that have to do with her?They were supposed to be less than strangers. The fact that Lucian had stopped her at all already caught her off guard.Marisol instinctively took a few steps back, putting some distance between them. Her expression was cold and guarded, and without saying a word, she turned to leave. There was nothing to say.However, her arm was grabbed, and with a forceful pull, she was slammed against the wall. Lucian forced her against the wall, trapping her there with no escape. Marisol panicked and instinctively looked around