Alle Kapitel von The Flowers Bloom in the South, but You're Nowhere to Be Found: Kapitel 11 – Kapitel 17

This was the ninety-ninth time Alexander had wandered the streets of Ashford.He had searched countless times, yet whenever he gathered himself and started looking again, a glimmer of hope would rise within him. He kept imagining that he might turn a corner and find the woman he longed for more than anything.“It’s been three days... What more do you want from me?”He slumped helplessly in his seat as tears gradually blurred his vision.The handsome, stern features he once had were gone. His face was now gaunt, his frame noticeably thinner, and dark circles shadowed his bloodshot eyes.It was just one person who had disappeared, yet he felt as though he’d lost his entire world. Overwhelming fear and confusion threatened to drown him.He slowly closed his eyes and drifted into a deep sleep.Memories of the past played through his mind like scenes from a film.He remembered the sweet moments when he and Vivian had been inseparable, as well as the heated arguments that had left th

“You filthy bitch!”A murderous glint flashed in Alexander’s eyes. He seized Isabelle by the collar and slammed her against the wall in the corner.“If it weren’t for you, she wouldn’t have suffered! If it weren’t for you, none of this would have happened!“You ungrateful wretch! I treated you like my own sister, and this is how you repay me?”Isabelle was too terrified to speak. Only one thought remained in her mind.She was finished.A bodyguard entered, pushing a barrel filled with a murky, foul-smelling liquid.“Don’t you enjoy making other people suffer?”Alexander’s voice was calm, as though he were discussing something perfectly ordinary.“Then today, you’ll get to experience it for yourself.”Isabelle stared at the barrel. The stench was overwhelming, and she could vaguely make out the heads of various animals floating in the liquid.She immediately broke down sobbing.“I know I was wrong! Please, don’t make me drink that! I’ll give up everything! I... I’ll help you

Alexander felt as though lightning had struck him. His body swayed violently, as if he might collapse at any moment.“You... You said you’d love me forever. You’re joking, right?”Vivian smiled faintly. Her cold gaze pierced Alexander’s heart like a sharp blade.“Don’t be foolish. I did promise to love you, but that Vivian Cole died a long time ago. She died under the weight of your repeated indifference.”He was rendered speechless. Overwhelming regret crashed over him, threatening to tear him apart.He suddenly looked up and glared at Julian, whose face was twisted into a mocking smile. His eyes nearly bulged with rage.“You! What the hell did you give my Vivian? Why is she holding your hand?!“Vivian, don’t be afraid! I’m here. No one will ever threaten you again!”He staggered toward Julian and threw a punch with all his strength.“Seriously? You want to fight me?”Julian scoffed and dodged the punch with ease before driving a kick into Alexander’s chest.The force sent

Alexander boarded the plane alone and flew once again to the city where Vivian lived.He didn’t try to approach her. Instead, he stayed hidden in inconspicuous corners, quietly watching over her from a distance.One day passed, then two...Until one evening, after Julian had walked Vivian home, he turned toward a shadowy corner, his expression cold.“Alexander Blackwood, are you fucking haunting us? You just won’t go away, will you?“After all this time, you’re still not giving up?”Alexander remained silent for a long moment before lowering his head slightly. His voice was calm.“Do you really love her?”Julian frowned.“I’m warning you. Don’t get any strange ideas. I love her more deeply than you ever did. At least I won’t fall for someone else, and I’ll never hurt the woman I love!”Alexander nodded and offered a faint smile.“That’s good. I wish you both happiness.”With that, he quietly walked away.Julian’s frown deepened.“Hey! Do you really have to make yourself t