Chapter 5
Category:
Romance
Author:
AmiahWords:1180Update time:25/05/26 20:01:51
When I got home, I almost collapsed onto the bed and fell asleep. By the time I woke up, the sun had already set. The empty room was dark.
At times like this, feelings of frustration and sadness always seemed amplified, and I wasn't an exception.
I just lay there, staring at the ceiling, letting the tears fall.
Until the tears dried up, and there were no more.
I got up and washed my face.
Christian was sitting in the living room.
Seeing him didn't surprise me.
Forget the door code—he even knew the password to my bank card.
I poured myself a glass of warm water and sipped it slowly.
He spoke, "When did you find out?"
That question was a bit silly.
"You only got the call the day before the wedding. What do you think, when could I have known? Sorry, I overheard your voicemail."
That was the day before the wedding.
According to tradition, we weren't supposed to meet.
But when I heard his voice on the phone that afternoon, I could tell something was wrong.
"Does it still hurt?"
"It's fine, nothing serious!"
I knew Killian well enough to know he was in a lot of pain when he said that.
Without hesitation, I drove straight to his villa.
When I arrived, he was still working.
Wearing rimless glasses, one hand swiping across the computer screen, and the other rubbing his knee.
He was surprised when he saw me.
"What are you doing here?"
I shook the ointment in my hand.
"I've come to offer some comfort."
"There's no need for such trouble. I can just apply some heat myself!"
Even though he said that, the joy in his eyes was unmistakable.
I squatted by his feet and applied the ointment.
Then, I took a cushion and sat down, gently massaging his acupressure points.
The atmosphere was wonderful at that moment.
I didn't even need to look up—I could feel his gaze on me.
It was peaceful, calm, and I liked it.
Then his phone rang.
I handed him the phone.
It was an unfamiliar international number.
A number I shouldn't have remembered, but one that was deeply imprinted on my mind.
Years ago, when Killian had broken his leg and was lying in the hospital bed, refusing to let anyone near, this was the number he dialed again and again, pleading each time—this was Ariella's number.
I didn't show any signs of being affected.
Neither did Killian.
He said it was a work matter and asked me to step out.
But he locked the study door.
When he came out again, his voice was a little hoarse, but nothing else seemed out of the ordinary.
He told me, "I'm fine now. You can go back."
I nodded, not contradicting him.
But I used his phone under the guise of work.
Maybe even he didn't know, but his phone had the voice recording function on. So, I secretly listened to that brief conversation.
"Christian, I'm here to steal you away. You'll come with me, right?"
"If you dare show up, I'll kill you!"
That night, he smoked on the balcony all night. I sat in the car downstairs the whole night.
We were both waiting for an outcome.
Until before the ceremony, he firmly put on that necklace. I understood—I had gotten the answer I was waiting for. At the same time, I let out a breath of relief. At least I had made full preparations.