Tegan didn’t indulge him.Their marriage had come to an end, and so had her feelings for him. That one sentence he’d said over the phone."Don't be afraid, I'm here."It had been nothing more than a fleeting illusion. The truth had proven that it was all just her wishful thinking.Lorian had never loved her.Not ever!…Tegan still insisted on sleeping in the guest room. She left the master bedroom for Lorian. Neither of them was in a good mood, and they didn’t sleep at all that night.The next day, Lorian and Tegan shared their last breakfast. That morning was no different from usual. He sat at the head of the table and was dressed impeccably. Every gesture he made exuded the elegance of an aristocrat. She had applied a light touch of makeup.After a moment of silence, Lorian looked at Tegan. "The company needs time for public relations. We'll separate for a month first. As for the divorce settlement I’m offering you…"Tegan interrupted him. "I'll move out this evening. As f

Lorian was engaged in conversation with two senior lawyers in the director’s office of the Sanders Group. His demeanor exuded the confidence and sophistication of a top business executive. The lawyers spoke with great respect. Their tones were formal and polite.Kris softly announced, “Ms. Tegan has arrived, Mr. Lorian.”At the sound of the announcement, Lorian looked up. He and Tegan locked eyes. After not seeing her for a month, he took a moment to observe her closely. Lorian noticed her appearance had noticeably deteriorated. She looked much thinner and more worn out. His tone softened as he asked, “Have you not been sleeping well lately?”“It's okay,” Tegan replied quietly. Her gaze settled on the coffee table in front of Lorian, which was stacked with thick documents. It was the divorce agreement.Lorian continued to watch her. After a moment, he signaled to Kris to bring Tegan a cup of coffee. He specifically requested the Earl Grey blend. Tegan promptly declined, “No need.

Tegan immediately understood. Lorian saw Dustin, and he clearly misunderstood.Tegan stood there. Suddenly, the streetlights above her lit up one by one and illuminated her already pale face to an almost white shade. She clutched her phone tightly, and her voice was very soft. "Yes, it feels good to be with him."Tegan took another deep breath before continuing, "After the divorce, I'll give it a try with him."The night slowly descended. Lorian sat in the car parked across the street. His eyes were as cold as ice. He stared intently at Tegan and listened to her praising another man.He gave a self-mocking smile. His marriage has clearly reached its end. He didn't even like her, so why did he care who she was with after the divorce? Why would he care who she had in her heart?How absurd and ridiculous.Lorian looked at Tegan and softly said, "Dustin is indeed a good choice."After speaking, he hung up the phone. The window of the black limousine rolled up and cut off their vie

Before Lorian arrived, he had already guessed the purpose of the meal. However, he still came. In truth, he didn’t understand why he felt compelled to attend.Lorian and Tegan had already signed the divorce agreement. No matter how much Noah tried to persuade him, it wouldn’t change the outcome. Besides, Tegan had admitted that she wanted to be with Dustin. They were both in the education field and had common interests. They should get along well.Lorian thought to himself how letting go was the right decision for both of them.Lorian quietly observed Tegan. After he sat down, he instructed the restaurant manager and ordered a few dishes. He even ordered Tegan's favorite dish out of habit.When the meal began, Noah chided with a smile, “You’re not uneasy at all.”Lorian gave a slight smile. He didn’t respond. Noah was unable to contain his impatience. He gently set down his glass and asked, “I’ll ask you one thing, Lorian. Is there any chance of saving this marriage?”The atm

Tegan took out her phone and saw a text from Sophie, who was one of her former students. It was just two short sentences.“Merry Christmas, Ms. Tegan. I saw your husband—Mr. Lorian. He’s at our school.”…Tegan was stunned for a moment. Then, she remembered that everyone in Brookedsvilleknew about it when she married Lorian, but their divorce hadn’t caused a major stir. So, it was normal for Sophie not to know.Tegan replied to Sophie’s message, “Merry Christmas to you too, Sophie.”Aside from that, she didn’t dwell on why Lorian was at the school. They were already divorced, and the reason was no longer important. After New Year’s Day, she planned to leave Brookesville.After sending the message, Tegan didn’t leave immediately. She stood there, watching the delicate snowflakes falling from the sky. Tegan couldn’t help but remember their wedding—how she and Lorian had kissed in the same kind of snow, watched the Ferris wheel together, and how he had given her a "Love Encounter.