95.00% Chapter20 In the countless days Julian Lancaster spent silently watching over Charlotte Wynn from afar, he often asked himself the same question: Should I just take her away? Keep her by my side, by force, if I have to? Maybe she’d hate him. Maybe she’d curse him. But at least she would be his. … Read more
Chapter19 After Julian Lancaster left for good, Logan Westwood made sure Charlotte had no other injuries before carrying her back to her room. He gently laid her down, tucked the blanket around her, then sat beside her bed as usual, picking up the half–read book on her nightstand and reading softly to lull her to … Read more
Chapter18 The past and present collided in the blaze, and panic surged through Julian Lancaster like a tidal wave. Charlotte… “Charlotte!” He shoved aside the burning beam in front of him like a madman. Flames licked his palms until they were raw and bloodied, but he didn’t feel a thing. He bolted out of the … Read more
Chapter17 Julian Lancaster instinctively reached out, trying to grasp Charlotte’s wrist. “Charlotte, you’re just saying that to hurt me, right?” “You’re angry that I chose Bianca when I lost my memory. Angry that I accused you… hurt you. So now you’re saying these things on purpose to get back at me. You want me to … Read more
Chapter16 Charlotte Wynn was immersed in hope overseas. Back in Northbridge, however, Julian remained mired in grief. When Bianca Sterling stepped into the Lancaster estate, she found Julian Lancaster sitting quietly on the swing in the courtyard, hunched over, meticulously carving a small block of wood. Northbridge had just seen its first snow. The clouds … Read more
Chapter15 Charlotte Wynn had no idea what kind of storm was unraveling back home. All she felt was a strange shift in her heart, subtle and slow, as Logan Westwood continued to stay by her side day after day. The villa had smart temperature control, warm and comfortable no matter how much she moved around … Read more
Chapter14 Julian Lancaster could hardly believe his ears. His voice came out raspy and hollow, as if he were trying to convince himself. “That’s impossible…” “Charlotte promised she’d marry me. She said we’d be together forever. There’s no way she would leave…” His hand clenched the doorframe so tightly, it was as if he might … Read more
Chapter13 “You’re awake, Julian!” Bianca Sterling was overwhelmed with joy at first, then burst into tears. “You’re finally awake… If you hadn’t woken up, I don’t know what I would’ve done. Your parents would’ve hated me forever, and the guilt would’ve eaten me alive…” “I never should’ve let you go offer those Blessed Rosary Beads … Read more
Chapter12 Julian Lancaster had fallen off a cliff. He was rushed to the hospital and barely pulled back from the brink of death. But even the doctors were puzzled. All his vitals showed he was stable. His brain activity was unusually active, nothing like what you’d expect from someone in a coma. And yet, he … Read more
Chapter11 In Charlotte’s memory, snow in Northbridge always came late. As a child, she’d cling to Julian Lancaster’s arm and count down the days on her fingers, eyes shining with excitement: “How many more days until the big snow? You promised to build me a yard full of snowmen!” Julian’s hands were terrible at crafting … Read more