16. Everything was over. I asked the system softly, “It’s done, right?” “Not yet.” The system’s response was unexpected: “Let me take you back. Ten years ago, before you accepted the task to pursue Tristan Wilder…” The system’s cold voice echoed in my mind. Before I could respond, a blinding light flashed in front of … Read more
15. Tristan was arrested for murder. The court seized all his assets and sentenced him to life in prison. He would spend the rest of his days in the darkness of a prison cell. Rachel was dend too. Cole Hawthorne, seemingly unfazed, returned to his business. He sold the company, donated all the proceeds to … Read more
14. dup in our tiny apartment for a week, without food or water. Tristan stayed at Gull Cove, holed up Finally, he left. But as soon as he returned to the city, he saw two familiar figures. Rachel Whitmore, arm–in–arm with Cole Hawthorne, smiling sweetly. once upon a time, Rachel had clung to his arm … Read more
13. Tristan eventually went to the hospital where I had been treated. From the doctor, he obtained my medical report from years ago. “Severe myocarditis caused by prolonged exposure to rain.” That one sentence was like a knife, stabbing into Tristan’s eyes. He recalled that night When he found out Rachel had gotten a new … Read more
The system’s voice echoed in my mind: “Since you’re already here, you might as well stay and watch the ending” There was a trace of regret in its tone. I nodded and, like a detached observer, watched the chaos unfold beneath me. Because of my death, Tristan and Rachel Whitmore’s wedding couldn’t continue. The guests … Read more
11. Rachel Whitmore stood beside Tristan, clinging to his arm, her white dress making her look even more radiant. Compared to her, I looked like a ghost–worn down by time, by life. Rachel clung to him, her voice soft, pretending to be remorseful, “Oh, Tristan, it’s my fault, I shouldn’t have come back… I shouldn’t … Read more
He looked at me this pale, worn–out version of myself–and then back at the polished, glowing Rachel standing beside him. “Lana Brooks, what are you doing here?” His voice was sharp, laced with irritation. Every time Tristan used to speak to me like this, I would always try to soothe him, bending over backward to … Read more
I believed his lies, thinking maybe he just didn’t like the ocean. But last night, when I scrolled through Rachel Whitmore’s social media, I discovered the truth. Tristan did love the ocean. He and Rachel had made a promise to see the ocean together for the first time in their lives. He didn’t avoid the … Read more
08. Cole Hawthorne was my only friend, if you could even call him that. The first time we met was on the night I collapsed from a fever, after Tristan had left the country to chase after his first love. I had fainted on the hospital floor, and the people around me reacted like I … Read more
Two or three seconds passed before Cole hung up. A heavy weight settled in my chest. Cole didn’t want to see me either, did het I felt like a child who had been abandoned by the world. But I couldn’t blame Cole. After all, I had chosen Tristan over him, pushing Cole away without a … Read more