Chapter 14 Tender Consolation

The depth of the ocean, fed by the rush of hundreds of rivers, was as unfathomable as the resolve of a wall that stood a thousand miles long.

Everything seemed insignificant before the sea. Instead of mourning the loss of a relationship, it was better to bid farewell; say goodbye to everything in the past, no matter how good or bad they were.

Unbeknownst to Michaela, her surging mood had receded so gradually that even she temporarily forgot about the embarrassing situation she would have to face after canceling the engagement.

Even though she only wanted to enjoy the rare moment of peace, a sudden voice behind her denied even that simple request. “I’m sure canceling a wedding isn’t as depressing as that?”

From a distance, all he could see was the girl seated alone with the wind in her hair. He did not notice her shaking shoulders until he got closer, which he construed to indicate some suppressed emotion.

 

Having thought that all her sadness was hidden under her calm appearance, he did not realize the hint of anger in her voice.

In truth, his sudden voice merely startled Michaela. She turned around suddenly, and her lips curled into a smile upon seeing who it was.

 

little face. On the contrary, the girl appeared to be

the hood of the Land

you doing

day. Despite being debonair, it looked comically out of place

so, it did not affect the regal way

just heading

he spoke again. “Life isn’t all smooth voyages, you know. No matter what kind of

“What?”

expression froze momentarily before she quickly regained her composure. “Did you think I’m here to kill

did not deny it. Instead, he turned to face the sea and stood with his hands behind his

he say all those strange things because he thought I was going to throw myself into the

deep male voice sounded again while Michaela was dumbstruck with incredulity. “Zack is the one

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