Semua Bab A Regret too Late: Bab 161 - Bab 170

Soon, two bodyguards brought Zack.When Zack walked in, he was startled by the expression on Richard's face. He had never seen so much despair, exhaustion, and anger in a single expression all at once.Zack froze for a second, then quickly shifted back into his usual unhurried manner. "You called me here for something?"Richard clenched his fists, his gaze fixed on Zack. "Here's a question. Is the reason you and Maria are so close because of a sickness she had?"On the way here, Richard's mind kept replaying everything that had happened lately. Maria often had nosebleeds. She always looked pale, as if she were completely worn out on the inside.Worried about her health, he urged her to see a doctor and get checked, but something always got in the way. Either that, or she would just get upset and refuse. He hadn't thought too much of it. He figured she was simply weak from all the blood loss and didn't expect any serious illness.But the way Eleanor acted so hesitantly, as if sh

Before Maria left, she already had everything regarding her passing arranged. She had also predicted that Richard might end up questioning Zack once he was desperate enough to find her.So, she met Zack one last time yesterday.Maria told him that if Richard insisted on hounding Zack for her whereabouts, he should tell the truth. She also said Richard would never be able to find her.A glint flickered in Zack's eyes as he pushed Richard away and stood up, glancing at Richard's anguished expression with a sneer. "She has already left the country with her older brother."Richard froze. "Her older brother?""She wanted to get away from you so badly that her older brother dropped his work and came all the way from overseas to pick her up himself. If you think you're that capable, why don't you try and see if you can find her?" Zack replied coolly.With that, he turned and walked out without looking back.Richard clenched his fists, staring after Zack for a long time in silence as

Three days later…"Your room is ready, miss. Do you like it?" The butler of the Brooks estate, Mr. Carson, opened the door, his smile warm.Maria followed Willow inside, taking in the once familiar surroundings. The room looked exactly as it had before she left, still decorated in the classical Lemurian style she loved, every detail unchanged.But after seven years, Maria remembered clearly that it hadn't looked like this the last time she was home. It was obvious Mr. Carson and the rest of the house staff had worked hard these past three days, trying to help her recapture the feeling of the past.Maria gave them all a bright smile. "Thank you, Mr. Carson. This is just how it was seven years ago. It really feels like I've stepped back in time, like I've never left. You're all amazing!""We're happy as long as you're happy and comfortable. If only you could stay and live here forever…" Mr. Carson's voice cracked as his eyes turned red. He turned away and let out a soft sigh, unab

Maria got into the car with Willow and headed for their destination. She didn't really care who she was about to meet and simply spent the whole ride gazing quietly out the window.It had been a long time since she had returned. The last time she was back, she was only helping her brother with his company. She had never really taken the time to appreciate the view.When she was finally back in the place where she grew up, she felt grateful that she could still enjoy these quiet moments, even with her limited time. Just watching the scenery quietly, appreciating life.Before long, the car stopped in front of their destination. It was an apartment building.Maria was certain she had never been here before. When she got out with Willow, she couldn't help but look around in uncertainty. "We're meeting your friend at his place?""Yeah. He just got off work," Willow replied with a smile as he helped her up the steps.Maria wasn't sure if she should laugh. She wanted to tell him she was

Maria looked at her brother with determination and said slowly, "Willow, Dr. Black told me that there's an optimal window for my surgery.""What?" Willow's eyes lit up as he looked at her intently.Maria continued, "My brain tumor is still growing. If it gets even one centimeter bigger, it'll press on my nerves, and surgery won't be possible anymore. But before that happens, I'll still have one chance to take the risk and fight for my life if I change my mind."She walked over to him. "Give me seven days. In seven days, I'll decide whether or not to have the surgery."Willow's eyes filled with excitement as he stepped closer and watched Maria with anticipation. "Are you serious?"Maria nodded. "I am."Willow became hysterical. "Alright! Then it's settled! You must really think it through over the week!""I will, Will." Maria smiled at him, but there was a complicated look in her eyes. She didn't explain why she had suddenly changed her mind.Maybe it was that homeless man's