Semua Bab Skies We No Longer Share: Bab 21 - Bab 29

Cecilia spent the whole day in the hospital without any big issues, so she was ready to head home.Franklin was supposed to pick her up, but he called to say he was held up, so he asked his brother Elias to come instead.Worried that her brother would get too upset seeing Jeff, Cecilia said no.She packed her stuff and was about to take care of the discharge paperwork when she overheard the nurses at their station chatting excitedly."Hey, did you hear that sweet talk from the couple in the VIP ward? The woman was so sad about her miscarriage, and then the guy just whipped out a ring and proposed! So gallant!""Yeah! I heard about it too! Guys like that are so hard to come by these days—especially the really handsome ones. I just looked it up, and he's the president of some tech company called Lawrence something.""Oh, I knew his name was Jeff ages ago! However, did you hear? The woman's miscarriage was caused by a homewrecker who tried and failed to snag Mr. Lawrence, so she too

Elias shot him a look that could freeze coffee. "Could you not bring that up right now?"He then glanced at Cecilia, a bit worried.Cecilia just laughed it off. "There's no need to walk on eggshells around me. I've told you, I'm over Jeff. He's history."Elias nodded and moved closer to her. "Good for you. That guy didn't deserve you. Just so you know, he'll be at the auction today too."At the mention of Jeff, a look of distaste flickered across Franklin's face."Isn't his company based in the capital? Why come to a charity event in Riverie City? Wouldn't it be better to donate his money back in the capital?" Elias paused, then turned to Cecilia again. "I just heard that Jeff is moving a lot of his company's projects here. It looks like Riverie City will be his new focus."Franklin let out an icy laugh. "He's got plans, and they're not just about charity!"Elias agreed with a snort. "He never appreciated what he had, and now he's sticking to us like glue. So annoying."Cecil

"No way! You're just saying that because you're mad!"Jeff could not take in what he was hearing. He had always been so sure of himself, believing that Cecilia's love for him was so strong that he could do anything, even mess around with Yvonne without consequences.Even after Cecilia came back to Riverie City, he kept bothering her, sure that she still loved him.However, Cecilia's actions when he was in danger, and the words she just said, sent Jeff into a total panic.Cecilia spoke up once more. "I'm not just saying this because I'm mad. I'm telling the truth."He looked at her with desperate eyes, still not believing it. "Alright, then tell me. When did you stop loving me? And why?""It all started when I found out about you and Yvonne. That's when I knew you weren't the person I loved anymore."Cecilia said that calmly. She had thought about that question a lot during those lonely nights in the city, and she had her answer ready.Jeff shook his head, his eyes showing he

As Cecilia listened to Jeff's confession, she was stunned and could not believe what she was hearing. Everything that had confused her before suddenly clicked into place.Jeff had not stopped loving her out of the blue. He had chosen not to love her.She let out a small laugh. "So, you always thought I'd stay with you, not because I loved you but because you thought I owed you, right? You saw me as repayment from the Jones family, like I was just a thing, right?"Her words were rough, but they made sense.Jeff did not say a word.Cecilia finally got it. She looked up at Jeff, studying his face carefully."Jeff, it hit me all of a sudden. I never really knew you. I guess I was in love with a made-up version of you all these years, not the real you. Now that you've gone and broken that illusion, let's not make things harder on each other."She grabbed Franklin's hand, did not say a word, turned around, and walked out of the hospital.In the hallway, it was soon just Jeff and Yvon

Cecilia and Franklin's engagement party was cozy and full of love.Even though it was just an engagement, Franklin had an internationally famous dress team make a special dress just for Cecilia.Girls just could not resist pretty dresses, and Cecilia, who studied design, was no exception.She was thrilled when she tried it on and gave Franklin a quick peck on the cheek."I see that you went all out. Thanks a bunch!"She was about to walk away, but Franklin playfully pulled her back into his arms, grinning. "That 'thank you' isn't good enough. I don't accept it."Cecilia giggled. "So, what do you want then?"Franklin whispered in her ear, "Tonight..."Cecilia blushed and rolled her eyes at him. "You're such a tease!"Franklin just laughed and gave her a couple more pecks on the cheek."I just can't help it, sweetheart. When I see you, all I can think about is being a little bit naughty."Cecilia's cheeks turned pink as she told him to stop being silly. She then nudged him out