Chapter 192

Chapter 192
Sienna's pov

The hall was already packed with guests, so a explosion would inevitably lead to many casualties.

I had seen the guest list Julian had invited..

Since Zach was by my side, it suggested that he had already arranged Luna's safety that day.

I then asked Luna, "Where's Zach? He kept Julian at bay for me. How is he now?"

Based on Luna's expression, I assumed he was still alive.

"He's in the hospital. He got some minor injuries, though it looks serious, he's actually doing well."

If so, then why did Harrison disappear...

"Who brought me back?"

It took me a moment to process the question..

Wilder timidly raised her hand, "It was me... Sienna , I'm sorry. On the day of the wedding, Harrison sent me a scheduled text message instructing me to get you out. I don't know how he knew about me, but I didn't question it then."

"After I got you out, I learned that Harrison had also contacted the Moretti Family. It seemed he had already planned for every contingency."

Such level of foresight was just like Harrison .

"You’re quite a fighter. I didn't realize you were trained."

Wilder fidgeted with her hands, "I know a little, but not much. My mom doesn't let me use it unless it is absolutely necessary for self-defense..."

I dismissed them with a wave, feeling a sudden wave of exhaustion, "You all leave for now. I want to be alone."

It was obvious to everyone I was struggling, so they gave me some room.

After waking up, I was bombarded with updates, but it didn't really register.

In fact, I didn't need to pursue vengeance anymore. I could begin leadng the life I wanted.

I should be happy.

I got up and picked up my phone, seeing the corporate group thread was blowing up.

Everyone was worried about the company's future stability.

My mentor also sent me many messages.

[Sienna , I heard about Mr. Vane. Hang in there and take care of yourself in the coming days.]

[Sienna , please get back to me. You're worrying me.]

After coming to Astoria, everyone assumed Julian and I were madly in love. He died, and I was heartbroken.

Yet no one knew that the one who occupied my heart was Harrison .

Looking back, I guess I finally settled the score for my time in captivity.

I scrolled through the news and saw many reports about the explosion and the situation of the Vane family's affairs back home.

The Vane Group had long been dissolved, with the remaining assets absorbed by Alexander, and the Blackwood Group reverted to Everett.

Harrison seemed to have disappeared without a trace; there was no word where he might have gone.

I opened the drawer, and there was a ring inside.

It was my wedding ring with Harrison .

I picked it up, studied it, and then slipped it onto my finger.

"I'm sorry, I love you."

This was the final words Harrison spoke the last time we met.

Later, I quit my acting career. With Theo's help, I broke my contract with the original company.

Everyone in the company was shocked. They all thought I would take over the company, considering my position as Julian's fiancée.

But I was never a fit for leadership, so I asked Theo to manage the affairs in the company.

Theo would remain in Astoria for another year or so, giving him enough time to tie up loose ends here.

"I'm intending to return home, back to the Moretti Family."

Once we were home, I told Eleanor and Wilder about my plan.

Wilder pouted, "You know, staying here has its perks. Harrison might come to find you. What if he comes back and can't find you?"

Harrison ?

I smiled, "It no longer matters. I won't forgive him."

Despite saying that, I reflexively turned the wedding ring on my finger.

"Do you want to meet my mom? My birth mother."

Harrison 's mother, Orla.

I was startled for a moment and declined with a shake of my head, "Better not. Harrison and I... we have nothing to discuss."

Josephine had brought this up to me.

Maybe I could find a time to talk to Orla about the past conflicts between Harrison and me, and perhaps I would find closure.

I refused back then too.

I didn't know if I was resenting Harrison or punishing myself.

I could choose to forget, to let go, but I clung to the memory of the love and hate, choosing to remember him on my own terms.

It seemed as long as I still hated him, he would remain alive.

I ultimately hoped he was still alive in this world.

As for Orla, everything started with her, but she never took the initiative to step forward.

Upon hearing the news of Harrison 's disappearance, I wondered what she would think.

When Willow turned one year old, I followed Elias back home.

Because Josephine's whereabouts were found, Eleanor had to stay in Astoria for now, and Milo's existence still had to be kept secret from Kai.

Luna and Alexander seemed to have never met again. She and Zach got along very well, but they never mentioned marriage.

After all, they were in different countries now, and marriage was still a distant matter.

After returning to the Moretti Villa, I continued using the name "Lyra," occasionally taking on some voice acting work while still providing design drafts to Luna, but not just to her.

As long as I wanted, the Moretti Family would offer me more help, but I refused for now.

Willow still needed my care, and regarding Harrison , I never knew how to bring him up to her.

Did I still hate him? I didn't know anymore.

Speaking of the past always left a dull ache in my heart, yet I still longed for the day we would be reunited.

As time passed, the hatred faded, but the love endured.

Harrison , you owed me too much.

Three years passed in a flash.

Theo returned home, persuading me many times to get back on the entertainment stage, but I always refused.

Now, I just wanted to take good care of Willow.

But maybe, I just didn't have the heart to do anything else.

Regal City held too many memories for me; I dared not easily set foot in the city.

Living near the Moretti Villa was good.

Until one afternoon, I took Willow for a walk in the park near the Moretti Villa.

Willow somehow got a bunch of flowers with a card on it.

"Mom, a gentleman asked me to give this to you."

I frowned, "You shouldn't take things from strangers..."

I paused.

The card had a sentence on it: [I'm sorry, andI love you.]

My heart tightened, "Where is he?"

Willow turned and pointed, "Over there...? He left."

I went over to look, but there was no sign of anyone.

Harrison , was that you?

Were you still alive, somewhere in the world?

"Mom, do you know that gentleman?"

Willow's eyes were full of curiosity. I calmed down and shook my head.

"I don't know him, but I received a gift, so I should say thank you."

"Let's go home."

The world is so big, life was long, if we were destined, we would meet again.

The End!