Chapter 1146

By the empty riverbank stood Ryan in a black suit, quiet as he stared at the body of water before him. The man exuded an aura of elegance.

Madeline had Jeremy wait in the car as she approached Ryan from behind with the cake in hand.

“I’m here, Rye. How’s your leg doing?”

Ryan slowly turned around.

The setting sun shone behind the man. There was a cold and dangerous look between his defined brows that Madeline had never seen before. Still, he gave her a warm smile.

“Happy birthday.” Madeline handed the cake over. “I couldn’t think of what expensive gift you would need from me, so I made you a cake instead.”

“Thank you. I’ll enjoy it later.” Ryan took the cake and stared at it. “Could you open it and light a candle for me? I’d like to make a wish.”

“Of course.” Madeline opened the box and pulled out a slender candle, poking it into the cake.

She had not brought anything to light the candle, but Ryan pulled out a lighter from his pocket and lit it himself.

The glow of the setting sun faded, and the flickering candle flame danced in the breeze.

him. The man’s sharp

for her in the car, Madeline did not want to make the man wait too long either. She was going to return the moment Ryan made his wish, blew the candle, and signed

end

in thought, Ryan’s

you know what I wished for,

in knowing. She merely smiled

smile deepened. “Thank you. I’m sure it

from the bench before walking back to stand in front of

are the divorce papers you gave

you sign them yet?” Madeline asked, feeling more joyful with every passing

able to be with Jeremy

to herself as a smile

however, she saw

“Is there a condition you’d like to

Ryan shook his head and stared heavily at Madeline. “I made a wish just now that I’d be

“…”

words, Madeline felt

speak when she saw Ryan taking the lighter and lighting the corner of the divorce

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