Chapter 21

Justine's smile faded slightly. She gently pulled her finger away from Gavin's grasp and reminded him calmly, "Bigamy is a felony. Do you really want to see me in prison?"The hope on Noah's face shattered. For a moment, a trace of grievance even crossed his features.Robert's gaze flicked between the two of them, and it was clear he understood Justine's resolve. With quiet understanding, he stood up and took Megan by the hand."We'll give you guys a minute," he said.A moment later, he returned with a soft blanket and gently draped it over Justine's shoulders. His voice was low and warm. "Don't talk too long. It's getting cold out there."He gave her shoulder a soft pat. Justine reached up and patted the back of his hand in return, a quiet way of saying she understood. The simple, familiar exchange between them felt like something shared by a couple who had been together for many years.It was the kind of calm, steady life Noah had once dreamed of. But the man standing behind

Chapter 22

Robert stood frozen in disbelief, staring at her as his grip tightened unconsciously.Justine winced from the pressure, but instead of complaining, she chuckled. She couldn't help but tease, "You're just like Megan—strong and a little reckless."The man who was usually so composed panicked when he realized he had hurt her. He immediately let go, brought her hand to his lips, and gently blew on it, guilt written all over his face. But the smile tugging at the corners of his mouth gave away his quiet joy.The wedding was set for two months later. Even for two highly efficient people, the timeline was tight. Robert cleared his schedule without hesitation and threw himself into the preparations with Justine. It was only through this process that Justine realized how enjoyable wedding preparations could be when done with someone she loved.When she married Noah years ago, everything had been prearranged down to the last ribbon. The planners had handled everything, and she hadn't had a

Chapter 23

Cries of panic broke out, and guests scattered in every direction. The officiant dove under a chair in terror.Robert held Justine in his arms, his face twisted in pain. Justine looked down and saw the blood soaking through his abdomen. Her expression shifted from shock to horror. She immediately screamed for someone to call 911.Her heart skipped as she remembered the two people who had rushed in. She whipped around, eyes searching for Megan.Megan was shielded by a tall figure, while the security guards had already pinned the attacker. When the hood was pulled back, it revealed a face Justine hadn't seen in a long time—Hazel. Her face was wild with rage. Even restrained, she screamed, "You're all going to die!"She suddenly shoved the security guards aside, ran to a nearby table, grabbed a bottle of whiskey, and hurled it into a fire pit nearby.A deafening blast followed, and flames shot up instantly.The security guard let go of Hazel and rushed off as chaos broke out and gue

Chapter 24

By all accounts, Noah had saved Megan's life. As her mother, Justine knew she should at least go visit Noah. But she didn't want to.Hazel was previously deeply entangled with Noah. If it hadn't been for him, things would never have escalated to this point.Standing nearby, Megan could feel what Justine's silence meant. She turned to Gavin and said softly, "Your dad saved me. I should thank him. Let's go together."Gavin glanced nervously at Justine, still hoping for her to come. She avoided his gaze and said, "Megan will go with you. She can thank him on my behalf."With that, Gavin had no choice but to leave with Megan.A week later, Robert was transferred to a regular ward. The moment he opened his eyes, Justine rushed to his bedside and cried her heart out.Robert raised his weak hand and gently stroked her hair. His voice was rough but steady. "Why are you crying? Being alive is already the greatest miracle."He remained hospitalized for a full month. Throughout that time,

All Chapters of Goodbye Means Never Again: Chapter 21 - Chapter 24

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24