Chapter 9 I put up a gravestone for my dead child while I was abroad . He didn't even have a name because Milton and I had planned to wait . until he was one year old to give him a good name . So , I named him Zephyr . The name was from Greek mythology ; it means a soft west wind . Because I hoped he would be like the eternal wind - free , gentle , and far- reaching . I began working at an orphanage . Seeing the children here , I often thought of my lost son .

If he were still alive , he'd be almost one by now . The thought made tears fall without warning . A little boy ran over and wiped my tears away . " Don't cry . " I smiled and patted his head , assuring him I was fine . A news notification popped up on my phone . It said that the Shaw family had completely taken over the Loyden family ' assets and that Camryn was no longer the rich young lady she used to be . Milton wasn't going to let her go that easily .

14 08 Chapter 9 He exposed the illegal sources of the Loyden family's wealth , and Camryn's life was ruined - her family was destroyed . Meanwhile , Shannon had been placed in Milton's parents ' care . Milton never went to see them again . I turned off my phone , no longer interested in the news from home . That day , a little girl at the orphanage was finally adopted . Her new parents were both teachers , gentle and easy to get along with . They genuinely loved children .

I prepared a lovely lunch and a small doll for her , wishing her a happy future and a healthy life as she grew . She kissed my cheek . " I'll miss you . Goodbye . " Then , she leaned in close and whispered in my car , " By the way , there's a guy behind you who's been watching you for a long time . " I froze . Just then , I heard a voice behind me . The voice felt like it came from another lifetime , sending chills down my spine . " Lauren . " I turned around .

Milton was standing there , looking lost . He seemed uneasy , even more so than usual . I didn't want to deal with him , so I turned and walked away . 1605 % Chapter But he quickly stepped up and grabbed my hand . Passersby started to glance our way . " Lauren , please , just let me talk to you . " Just for a moment . " I couldn't believe how humble he was acting . I couldn't bring myself to refuse , so I agreed to sit down with him at a nearby café . Only then did I truly look at him .

It had been so long since I last saw him , and he was no longer the sharp , polished man I once knew . His chin was rough with stubble , and his face showed the weariness of someone who'd been through a lot . Dark circles under his eyes made it clear he hadn't been living well . He stared at me for a long time before choking out , " Lauren , I've been looking for you for so long . " I just stared back , unable to find the words . So , I lowered my head and stayed silent .

The sight of me not speaking seemed to crush him . He managed a bitter smile . " Are you doing well here ? " I didn't understand why he'd ask that . After a deep breath , I quietly replied , " Milton , that doesn't seem like something you should be asking . " Suddenly , he tightened his grip on my hand , looking as helpless as a child .. " Can we start over ? Come back with me . Let's be together again … " I pulled my hand away and interrupted him . " But our child is gone .

" The damage is done . No matter what we do , we can't go back . " You turned our relationship into an unsolvable deadlock . " Tears slid down his cheeks as he looked at me , almost in despair . " Lauren , do you have no feelings for me anymore ? " Not even a little ? " I shook my head , and he didn't say anything more . Milton's tears continued to fall on his face . He couldn't have been unaware of my coldness . He knew better than anyone how resolute I was .

He smiled through his tears , but there was nothing but bitterness in it . He pulled out the divorce papers , but my name was missing from the signature line . " Lauren , this is what you deserve . " If this is what you wanted , I'm giving it to you . " I took the papers . It stated that all his assets were now under my name . Without hesitation . I signed my name on the dotted line . After a brief silence , I quietly said , " Milton , let's say goodbye here .

" After taking Milton's assets , I donated everything to the orphanage and charity organizations . But Milton still wouldn't let go , constantly calling me . I finally changed my phone number and moved to a new address . It brought me some peace . But because I lost a kidney , life became more inconvenient , and my health deteriorated . I went to the hospital , where the doctor told me to wait for a match . A few days later , the doctor told me that someone had donated a kidney to me for free .

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I was surprised and asked the doctor who it was because I wanted to thank them personally . But the doctor said the donor refused to reveal their identity , so I had no choice but to accept it without knowing who it was . The surgery was successful , and I got a new kidney . During my recovery , while I was picking up medication from the nurse , I unexpectedly saw a figure that looked just like Milton . But he was stumbling , using a cane , and looking disheveled . I didn't think much of it .

After all , it couldn't be Milton . On the day I was discharged , the nurse brought me a bouquet . When I got home , I noticed a note had fallen out of the flowers . Just then , a news headline popped up on my phone - Milton had passed away . The report said he died from an illness . I was taken aback . The news made me tear up , and I didn't even know why . I wiped my tears away , shook my head , and picked up the note .

It read , " In this life , I've been trapped in the unsolvable deadlock between us . But as long as you're happy and safe , I can leave in peace . " The end . Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Grace Parrish grew up with the Hawthorne triplets , but they were all bewitched by a girl named Arianna Lynch . Arianna took away all of the triplets ' love , which broke Grace's heart . To put her relationship with the triplets behind her , Grace married a stranger .

Outside the City Hall , Grace looked at the marriage certificate in her hands absent - mindedly . She was married ? To a stranger she had only met once . The certificate was fresh new . The husband's name on it was Antonio Kaufman . That was all Grace knew about the man . " When do you think we should hold the wedding ? I'm anxious . " Standing beside Grace , the aloof man fixed his eyes on her . She thought about it . " In two weeks or so . I need some time to get prepared .

" Antonio smiled thinly . A tad of gentleness showed in his black and intensive eyes . " OK . You don't have to do anything about the wedding . Just wait for me to pick you up on our wedding day . " Grace nodded with a faint smile . " I live in the Hawthorne's place in the Larkspur Estates . I'll be waiting . " Chapter 10 Antonio's thin lips moved slightly . He seemed to have something else to say . Just then , a phone call came , and a Rolls - Royce stopped in front of him . " Sorry .

I gotta go . " Grace gave him an understanding look , and Antonio got into the car . His car drove away , became a dot in the distance , and was finally out of sight . Then , three limos in distinct styles stopped before Grace . When the doors opened , three men got out . They differed in personalities . but looked very much alike . Alden Hawthorne , the eldest of them , got out first . He strode to Grace with his long legs and airily pushed his gold - rimmed glasses .

" Arianna is having a fever . I was taking care of her and didn't come on time to register our marriage . " Drake Hawthorne , the middle child of the triplets , had a slim figure and wore a black trench coat . " Weren't you indecisive about which of us you should marry ? It happens we all came late . So , let's talk about the marriage next year . " Bryce Hawthorne , the youngest of the triplets , was straightforward and kept a high profile . " Not next year .

Give her several years so she can think it over . " Grace shook her head , took her marriage certificate out of her purse , and smiled . " I won't choose from you guys because I'm married . " The triplets froze . A trace of astonishment flitted across their eyes . They Chapter 10 couldn't believe their cars . Alden squinted his cold eyes with a frown . " Grace , are you scaring us because we stood you up for Arianna ? " The smile in Drake's eyes vanished instantly .

" We look after Arianna because she saved our lives in a car accident . You know we like you . It's always you . You're from a powerful family . Don't be so petty . " Bryce pulled his tic . A tinge of cruelty was detected in his unruly face . " The whole Orlea City knows we like you . Who would have the guts to marry you except us ? He would be dead meat ! Grace , when did you learn how to fabricate marriage certificates ?

" With that , he snatched the marriage certificate away from Grace and tore it into pieces . He raised his hand and tossed the pieces into the air . They scattered across the ground . Grace looked at him in disbelief . She wanted to say something but managed to keep her mood in check . She got married today . It was supposed to be a pleasant day . Besides , it was just a marriage certificate . She could get a new one . Grace looked at the triplets calmly .

" Without the marriage certificate , my marriage still exists . My wedding is set for two weeks later . You guys are welcome to come . " The triplets exchanged a glance . They saw disbelief in each other's eyes . The three of them shared the same thought . They all believed Grace was playing hard to get . Drake took a few steps forward and declared coldly , " This trick is getting 1400 mes to the bones "