Todos los capítulos de The Man from the Highland: Capítulo 1 - Capítulo 10

It was the seventh day of the silent treatment between Charlie Fenton and me when I received the news that my parents had died.I was so shocked that I spent the entire night crying in my room.Later, Charlie knocked on my door. As soon as I opened it, he pulled me into his arms. "Josie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Right now, we need to bring their bodies home. I'll go to Everpeak with you."I was crying so hard that I could barely stand.Charlie and I both came from powerful families. We'd grown up together, and everyone said we were perfect for each other. Our families had arranged our engagement when we were still young.I'd always thought we'd fall in love, get married, and have children together. But then he met a girl named Alya Silva.Even now, I couldn't understand why he had fallen so deeply in love with an ordinary girl he'd looked down on when they first met.He stood in line to buy desserts for her. He picked out gifts to make her happy. His entire chat history was filled

His words touched me so deeply that tears rolled down my cheeks. I couldn't stop sobbing.After all, Charlie and I had known each other for over a decade. I had no siblings, and now that my parents were gone, he was the only person I had left in this world who I could rely on.When Charlie saw me crying, he felt even more guilty. He kept comforting me until I finally got back into the car.Alya's foot had been wrapped in a little gauze. When she saw me get in, she gave me a flattering smile.I simply turned away and told the driver coldly, "Let's go. Drive a little faster."Since nothing else went wrong along the way, we soon reached the area near the town where my parents had met with their accident. However, the mountain roads were steep and winding, and they were too dangerous to drive on at night. I insisted that we keep going, but Alya couldn't take it anymore. Looking miserable, she suggested, "Why don't we rest for one more night? We'll get there tomorrow morning anyway."Then s

I was finally saved.Sobbing and gasping for air, I struggled to get up and reach for his cold hand.He pulled me onto his horse, then gently tugged on the reins. The horse turned around and walked out of the courtyard.I thought the two men would try to stop him, but they simply stood where they were with their heads lowered. They didn't even dare look at him, let alone say a word.A cold wind swept past, making me shiver. Without a word, he took off his robe and draped it over my shoulders.I was still crying when he said calmly, "It's okay now. You're safe."Hearing those words only made me cry harder. Between sobs, I managed to whisper, "Thank you... Thank you so much..."He introduced himself, "My name is Silas Ridge."It was a surname unique to the people of Everpeak.His voice was cool and steady, and hearing it helped me realize that I was truly safe now.As I listened to the distant sound of the horse's hooves, my panicked thoughts slowly began to settle.I had no idea where

My father used almost all his remaining strength to say those final words.I cried so hard that my whole body trembled. I clutched the voice recorder tightly, as if holding it could help me feel the last bit of warmth my parents had left behind.Charlie gently patted my back. "Josie, please don't be too sad. Your parents would want you to be okay."After I finally managed to calm down, we sincerely thanked the elder at the church. Once my parents' bodies had been cremated, we took their urns and returned to our temporary lodging.It was already evening, so we had no choice but to wait until the next day to begin our journey home.I couldn't sleep. I tossed and turned in bed, listening to the recording over and over as one thought kept coming back to me.My parents had never gotten to have their wedding, and they would never get to see me get married, either.Charlie and I had been promised to each other since we were young. Why couldn't we fulfill my parents' last wish and get married

Before we returned to Crestmont, Alya invited me to a church to pray for blessings.She told me that every prayer spoken over the beads was a blessing for the dead. It was a way to pray for their peace and happiness, and to wish them a safe journey into the next life.I was willing to do anything related to my parents, so I agreed.When I arrived at the church, Alya hadn't shown up yet. Under the moonlight, I followed the instructions I'd found online and prayed with all my heart.Just then, I heard the click of a camera. Alya lowered her camera with a bright smile. "Ms. Souza, you're really early."There was something strange about her tone, but I didn't think much of it.A moment later, she continued, "Ms. Souza, there's something I've always wanted to ask you. You and Mr. Fenton grew up together, and everyone has always assumed you two would get married. But why has he never confessed his feelings for you all these years?"I froze for a moment. Alya had gone straight for the one thi