Chapter 192

Chapter 192

The hall was already packed with guests, so a blast would naturally result in many casualties.

I had seen the guest list Edward invited.

Since Zach was by my side, it at least indicated that he had already arranged Flora's safety that day.

I then asked Flora, "Where's Zach? He held Edward off for me. How is he now?"

Judging by Flora's expression, I supposed he was still alive.

"He's in the hospital. He got some minor injuries, looks serious, but he's actually fine."

If that was the case, then why did Raymond disappear...

"Who brought me back?"

It took me a moment to realize this question.

Natalia timidly raised her hand, "It was me... Caroline, I'm sorry. On the day of the wedding, Raymond sent me a scheduled text message asking me to rescue you. I don't know how he knew about me, but I didn't think much at the time."

"After I got you out, I found out that Raymond had also contacted the Reyes Family. You could say he had already prepared for the worst."

Such meticulous planning was typical of Raymond.

"You hit pretty hard. I didn't realize you had some skills."

Natalia fiddled with her fingers, "I know a bit, but not much. My mom doesn't let me use it unless it's necessary for self-defense..."

I waved my hand, suddenly feeling very weak, "You all go out first. I want to be alone."

Everyone could see I wasn't in a good state, so they left me some space.

After waking up, I received a lot of information, but it didn't affect me much.

On the contrary, I didn't need to seek revenge anymore. I could start living the life I wanted.

I should be happy.

I got up and picked up my phone, seeing the company group chat was in chaos.

Everyone was worried about the company's future operations.

My mentor also sent me many messages.

[Caroline, I heard about Mr. Lopez. Take it easy and live well in the coming days.]

[Caroline, please reply. Don't scare me.]

After coming to Vesperia, everyone thought Edward and I were deeply in love. He died, and I was heartbroken.

Yet no one knew that the one who dwelled within my heart was Raymond.

Thinking about it, I guess I avenged my imprisonment by him.

I randomly browsed the news and saw many reports about the explosion and the situation of the Lopez family back home.

The Lopez Group had long been liquidated, with the remaining assets taken over by Bradley, and the Brown Group temporarily returned to Bernard.

Raymond seemed to have vanished into thin air; no one mentioned where he might have gone.

I opened the drawer, and inside lay a ring.

It was my wedding ring with Raymond.

I picked it up, looked at it, and then put it on my ring finger.

"I'm sorry, I love you."

This was the last thing Raymond said to me the last time we met.

Later, I resigned from my acting job. With Theo's help, I terminated my contract with the original company.

Everyone in the company was shocked. They all thought I would take over the company, given my current status as Edward's fiancée.

But I was never a qualified leader, so I asked Theo to take care of everything in the company.

Theo would stay in Vesperia for another year or so, giving him enough time to handle the aftermath here.

"I'm planning to go back home, back to the Reyes Family."

In the neighborhood, I told Avery and Natalia about my plan.

Natalia pouted, "You know, staying here wouldn't be so bad. Raymond might come looking for you. What if he comes back and can't find you?"

Raymond?

I smiled, "It doesn't matter. I won't forgive him."

Despite saying that, I subconsciously twisted the wedding ring on my finger.

"Do you want to meet my mom? My biological mom."

Raymond's mother, Orla.

I was taken aback for a moment and shook my head, "Better not. Raymond and I... there's nothing to say."

Tamsin had mentioned this to me.

Maybe I could find a time to talk to Orla about the grievances between Raymond and me, and perhaps I would find some relief.

I refused back then too.

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

I could choose to forget, to let go, but I stubbornly remembered the love and hate, choosing to remember him in my own way.

It seemed as long as I still hated him, he wouldn't die.

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 Raymond's disappearance, I wondered what she would think.

When Liliana turned one year old, I followed Kade back home.

Because Tamsin's whereabouts were found, Avery had to stay in Vesperia for now, and Milo's existence still had to be kept secret from Kai.

Flora and Bradley 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 Reyes Villa, I continued using the name "Summer," occasionally taking on some voice acting work while still providing design drafts to Flora, but not just to her.

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

Liliana still needed my care, and regarding Raymond, 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 stirred a subtle 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.

Raymond, 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 Liliana.

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

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

Living near the Reyes Villa was good.

Until one afternoon, I took Liliana for a walk in the park near the Reyes Villa.

Liliana 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?"

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

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

Raymond, was that you?

Were you still alive, somewhere in the world?

"Mom, do you know that gentleman?"

Liliana'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 was so big, life was long, if we were destined, we would meet again.

The End!