Chapter 1189

The mere thought of a future without Marcus made Cornelia’s heart ache in a way that was just unbearable

Marcus felt the same. He was only now realizing that emotional pain could hit harder than any physical one. This kind of heartache, it spread right down to his bones, numbing his heart as if it didn’t belong to him anymore. More than anyone else, he wished he could keep his promise to Comelia, to be with her every single day of their lives, to grow old together

He hoped that when they were both old and grey they could still take walks in the garden together. But he knew all too well, his time was running out. So he had to stick to his plan, there was no room for backing down.

Marcus tried to keep his pain in check, holding Cornelia’s hand tightly, “Let’s keep walking, alright?”

Cornelia wrapped both her hands around his. “Alright.”

They walked across a broad green lawn, the ocean stretching out endlessly before them.

the heart of Riverton, with a view of the bustling city as well as the picturesque seascapes. Cornelia knew it was by the sea, but this is the first time she was seeing it. Especially now, with the setting sun casting a golden glow over the distant waters, it was

beautiful

it?” Marcus looked down at her, her eyes sparkling as she took in the view. She was so beautiful, so captivating. He couldn’t help but leaned down to kiss her

the view, and stood on her tiptoes to plant a soft kiss on the corner of his lips, “I love it! I love the view,

did she tell him, but she wanted the whole world to know they were a couple ‘You mentioned

how she became President Hartley’s special assistant Now, all that mattered to her

moment

Just let me know what I

other. They just sat there quietly, watching the sunset fade away,

an arm around Marcus’ waist. She thought to herself, even if they were doing nothing,

phone rang. He took it

Cornelia nodded.

watched him stand up and walk away to answer the call, she couldn’t hear what the other person

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