Lahat ng Kabanata ng Even Forever Ends in Goodbye: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 8

When I woke up, I was back in my room. I had no idea who had saved me, but I soon learned Terrence had taken care of the situation.After the cruise docked, he personally escorted Anna back to the Stone residence.When I arrived, I overheard Terrence declare, "Annie performed CPR on me and saved my life, so naturally I should repay her. Let's proceed with making the engagement official."My steps faltered. Even though I had already made up my mind to give up on Terrence in this lifetime, hearing those words still stung.He viewed Anna as his savior. But if it had been me, he would have thought that I had ulterior motives.In my previous life, words that I saved his life had eventually reached my parents, Benjamin Stone and Elizabeth Carver. They had taken it upon themselves to approach the Fletcher family, and only then had Terrence reluctantly agreed to marry me.When I walked in, Anna gave me a troubled look. "I don't know if this is a good idea, Uncle Benjamin, Aunt Elizabeth,

My dress was cut to shreds that it was barely covering me.Tristan Brown removed his suit jacket and draped it over my shoulders. Then, he gently used his tie to wipe the lipstick from my face.Only then did he spare a glance at Terrence. "Do you even have to ask? Isn't it obvious? I'm Mabel's boyfriend."Terrence clenched his fists, his gaze fixed on Tristan's hand at my waist. He had a bracelet that matched mine. It was a couple's set.Two seconds later, he relaxed, the tension fading from his body. A knowing look appeared on his face, as if he had seen through everything. "Not bad, Mabel. You even found someone to play along with your little act. Where'd you hire this actor? He's really committed to the role."Seeing that Terrence's attention had been diverted, Anna started sobbing again. "Mabel, you already have a boyfriend. All the more reason you should've let go of your feelings for Terrence sooner. "Why make a scene like this? What's the point? Are you trying to have i

Anna was clearly in a terrible mood. At first, Terrence still tried to soothe her patiently.He promised her he would make it up to her with an even more exquisite and flawless wedding. He even said he would whisk her away on a honeymoon around Elandra.But when she still wouldn't cheer up, Terrence narrowed his eyes. "Annie, since when did you become so hard to please?"Anna panicked instantly. Tears streamed down her face in a picture-perfect display of sorrow. "Terrence, you've got it wrong. I was really looking forward to the wedding today. Now that it's ruined, of course I'm upset."Terrence's heart softened slightly, and his tone eased. "I've punished Mabel for you."Anna felt it wasn't enough. She wished Mabel would just drop dead. They had come from similar backgrounds. However, she couldn't understand why Mabel enjoyed a comfortable life while she had to fight, scheme, and grovel just to get scraps.But she had to keep up appearances; she had to be the understanding

In the weeks that followed, I followed my parents' wishes and started learning how to run the family business.The incident between Anna and me at the wedding was also cleared up. Once the security footage was released, the truth came to light immediately.I heard that Anna begged Terrence for days, pleading with him not to kick her out. She said she was willing to do anything, as long as she could stay in the Fletcher family. After all, there was no way my family would take her back.As for the rumors about Tristan in Brisden, they were nothing more than claims about how ruthless and cold-blooded he was. He wouldn't spare anyone who betrayed him, including his own family.But I wasn't afraid. What mattered to me was the respect and kindness Tristan showed me, and I made sure to reciprocate that in kind. That was enough for me.I saw Terrence again one night. He was clearly drunk, gripping my wrist tightly, refusing to let me leave.Upon seeing the couple's bracelet with the lett