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about that future wedding. Eight years had passed, and I was still waiting for the day that promise would come true. But now, I had decided to go home. I wouldn't wait any longer. The car moved silently through the night before stopping in front of my villa. Mason unfastened his seatbelt, apparently assuming the tension between us had already passed. Out of habit, he leaned toward me, trying to kiss me. I raised my hand and pressed it lightly against his shoulder. "I'm tired, Mason."

But then, over the phone, I heard a voice in the background—sweet and familiar, "Papa Dan." It was Valerie Kinder's son, Theo. Theo told Dan he'd already helped him check off twenty-nine items on his bucket list. Only one was left—seeing the Northern Lights. "Papa Dan," Theo chirped, "this is my very last wish. Will you come with me?" Dan's heart melted on the spot. He said yes without a second thought. Then he turned back to me and said, "Lynn, don't overreact. I already checked—it's just one day. It won't affect the surgery.

Thinking of this, I wiped away my tears. Suppressing the emotions in my chest, I carefully warned them again and again. "Mom, Dad, listen to me and stay home. Wait for me. Don't go out or read anything online. After today, I'll clear my name. I won 80 million in the lottery, and for the rest of our lives, the three of us will use that money to travel the whole country and live happily." Mom tried to say something, but I hung up before she could finish. At a time like this, not explaining was the best explanation.

“There’s only seven and a half million citywide, including the boroughs. Perhaps the good Mayor needs some assistance with his calculations. Where’s Mr. Whalen when he’s needed?” Andrew’s head tipped back with his laughter. “That man won't be of an iota of assistance. Besides, he's still grousing over the paving on the route to the World of Tomorrow.” “Couldn’t have happened to a nicer fellow,” Evelyn chuckled. “They’re only here a few hours. What’s our schedule then?” **

I look at his stony expressionless face straight, “Pardon me, did I hear you say, ‘The entire planet’? How big of an army are you to take a whole planet?” I think he must be exaggerating. “134 salubrious planets A+, 289 liveable planets B+, and 466 supply planets to be exact are our territories.” Surprisingly, he looks back at me, and answers with his forever poker face, “You should know better, from kindergarten textbook.” I think this man is out of his mind. “I must be dreaming.” I decide to leave this man. I shouldn’t stay here for long anyway, if this is a dream, I need to find a way out. There must be a way out.

Rayka grumbles. “Good evening everyone and welcome to this magnificent event.” Richard begins to speak. “In our life, 8 seconds may mean nothing, but for a cowboy, 8 seconds on the back of a bull is like an eternity, it takes only 8 seconds for a cowboy to be considered a hero, in 8 seconds one will be defined the best. To face those 8 seconds takes an insane courage, a fearless bravery that few men have in this world. With you Sovereign.”

with as much sass as possible. He snorted and said "Be ready babe, your 48 hours starts at 8 tomorrow! I hope you are all set to have a wild time" I could feel him smirking before the line got disconnected. Is it just me or is it getting hot in here? phew! I asked myself while getting out of the store and fanning my face. I couldn't stop my giddiness now. I can't wait for tomorrow!

"Mommy!" The little girl broke free from the man and ran over to me. My daughter, Rachel Larson, was six years old. On that trip to Kappa City, Ian and Rache departed a few days later than me. After a few days of not seeing me, she missed me terribly. I was busy dealing with her, not noticing Howard's ugly expression. "When on earth did you have a daughter?" "I forgot to tell you. I've gotten remarried. This is my husband and daughter."

Now that I was leaving, I knew that I had to inform them about it. After I was done sending the text message, I bought a plane ticket for the next day and began packing up my things. I retrieved my coat from the bottommost drawer in the closet and didn't realize that I had also accidentally flipped open a photo album under it. I then caught sight of a photo of Gianna and me in the album. The photo had been taken eight years ago, when Gianna and I first began dating. We were still young and shy with each other back then. Our faces in the picture were bashful.

Chapter 4 Clara had been in the city for only a few days, yet everything moved faster than she could understand. Cars sped past like lightning, tall buildings touched the sky, and the air smelled like metal and smoke instead of firewood and rain. But she wasn’t alone anymore. Mike walked beside her with his hands in his pockets, explaining things she didn’t understand. James trailed behind them, spinning a pen between his fingers like a weapon. Bridget bounced around them, excited as always, pointing at anything shiny.