Chapter 17
Italy, beachfront
Nora and Ryan sa face to face under a Duffy beach umbrella, watching
tching Males build sandcastles with other
children nearby
“Ryan, thank you.” Nora turned to Ryan with a genuine smile.
These past few days, thank you. Males has become much more nuaigning. |
“Now, this is the least I should do,” Ryan i gaze softened mirroring the sparkling ocean waves
1st tell you. She averted her eyes, her earlobes unconsciously reddening
“Ryan, there’s something I must
“I plan to resign from my position at Shaw Corp. Thank you for your care during this time.“||
“Why?” Kyan looked shocked. Your direct supervisor told me you ve adapted quickly, showing great
at talent and dedication.“||
Ryan. I know the math, Nors shook her head “Among the interviewees, many had better qualifications, experience, and abilities than me. After my intervieve, you hired me immediately, not giving other candidates their deserved opportunity-
Ars sorry, Ryan. I understand your intrations, and I thank you.” Nora met his gaze, gratitude filling her shimmering eyes.]
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Ryan opened his mouth, shout to express his feelings when a furious shout interrupted him.
Tace Miles and come home with me! Declan approached, his tall, strong silhouette casting a shadow over them
Nora froze, slowly looking up
Decian stood before them, his sunt disheveled, forehead damp with sweat.]]
“Nota: I was wrong. His voice was hoarse beyond recognition. “Come home with me, please? |
Her fingers trembled as she bit her lip, fording herself to remain calm: Derian Hayes, why are you here?”
Nora laughed coldly: “Didn’t you see the divorce certificate? Now you can finally marry your true lover
Dedan’s breathing faltered, guilt washing over lum.]
“Nors. Im sorry. She never loved me; she only wasted Hayes money.” His voice was low and rmy. “Nora, no one will ever be as good to rue as you were…]
Declan stepped forward, grabbing her hand. “Give me one more chancel I’ll devote my heart and soul to you and Miles
Nora froze, old wounds reopening as pain spread through her
You know what I sacrificed all these years.” She laughed through tears, violently shaking off Declan’s hand. “Miles and I had to wear those ridiculous mascot costumes and dance in front of you and Elise just to contribute to the household
With rad word. Dedan’s heart twisted d painfully:]
The past grievances and suffering were laid bare, and only now did he realize what kind of Life Nora and Miles had endured during those years with him.
“Mites was so young. Other children went to preschool, but he was collecting vegetable scraps and bottles! All to help pay off your nonexistent debiu
He admired you moore than anyone! Yet you repeatedly gambled with his life, having him donate bone marrow and blood for your beloved’s son! When he was Injured, you didn’t distinguish right from wing you didn’t care at al
Declan’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he urgently explained: “Nora, Lunderstand the hardships you endured now. Tre uncovered everything–it was all Elves adheme She forged medical records, landand doctors to deceive met ||
“And that kidnapping was also her plot! Had I known the truth. I would never have abandoned your
forged?” Nora stepped back in disbelief, falling into Ryan’s alma ||
Tears streaked her face at the Laughed latterly Miles and I were just pass in your games with each other
Nora twisted her lip sarrasically will never forgive you. I will unly hate you forever, wishing I could return all this a thousand times evert“||
Declan’s face turned ithen, his eyes reddening. To surry Nora El make it up to you both. Li bandle the scuation with Elise–1
Ashe reached for Nora’s hand again, Ryan protected her behind him, enddly blocking Declan’s path.||
“Enough! Declan Hayes, after years of abuse, you still waist in harass them?)
Declan Hayes, is this how the Hayes family behavest Puginting!||.
The pain in Declan’s eyes instantly transformed to malice as he stared at Ryan:[]
“You’re Ryan Shaw from Shaw Corporation? You’ve only known Nora for days? Why pretend to care? Step aside, and I’ll give you to of all Hayes projecti
