Chapter 15
Back in Vista City, after Brooklyn tearfully told Mason how badly Celia had treated her, he decided to raise her spirits with a surprise]
He spent days working overtime, tying up everything at the company just so he could clear an entire month for a trip with Brooklyn []
When Brooklyn heard the news, she was overjoyed and invited Mason over for dinner at her place.]
Planning to leave directly from Brooklyn’s home the next day, Mason finally remembered the house he once shared with Celin. He went back to pack a few things and, upon walking into the living room, saw the birthday gift that still sat unopened
He finally opened it, but his face darkened when he saw what was inside.
Seeing the contents the divorce agreement and certificate–Ethan’s face clouded with displeasure. What a “wonderful birthday gift indeed
He tossed everything aside and headed to the bedroom to gather his clothes, only to discover that every trace of Celia w
was gone []
Half the wardrobe stood empty. The framed photo from the nightstand had vanished. Even the toiletries in the bathroom had disappeared.]
He then thought back to when he saw her quietly packing and how casually she brushed off his questions. Seeing the divorce papers and certificate now only deepened his irritation.
you used to show me just an act? Or
“Really, Celia Parker? Just because I spent more time with Brooklyn, you decided to leave just like that? Was all that love y were you really as fake as Brooklyn said you were?‘
“Was your love really that shallow?!]
He didn’t know why, but despite his anger, something inside him shifted when he realized that Celia was truly gone and had no intention of returning. A tightness gripped his chest, making it hard to breathe.
He kept telling himself that he had always loved Brooklyn and that Cells was just the fallback plan. Mason repeated it over and over in his mind, forcing himself to believe it, trying to silence that unfamiliar ache[]
Mason, feeling frustrated and out of sorts, drank quite a bit during dinner. With just a little coaxing from Brooklyn, he ended up sinking into a night of passion with her.
As he looked at rooklyn, now sound asleep and worn out beside him, he realized that there was still a hollow ache inside him. Even after he had finally won over the woman who had once been his first love. Celia’s image kept flashing through his mind
The next morning, Brooldy received the tickets to Westwood and casually asked, “Mason, what made you choose Westwood as our first stop?”
Mason stared at the ticket in his hand, unable to stop thinking about how Celia used to pester him, saying she wanted to travel to Westwood. He couldn’t recall a single time bird said yes. Even after they got married, they never went on a honeymoop
When he booked the trip with Brooklyn, it was almost as if something beyond his control had led him to choose Westwood
Noticing how Mason was staring blankly at the ticket, Brooklyn gently nudged his arm with her elbow. “What’s going on with you? You’ve been distracted these days, always lost in thought.
Snapping luck to the present, Mason glanced at Brooklyn, whose makeup was flawless as always. He smiled Istoty.
“Nothing. I was just going over our travel route in my head, making sure that i didn’t forget anything.
Aldiough he answered her. kept unconsciously comparing her to Cella
Brooklyn always looked polished, and every detail about her was perfect cells, on the other hand, often went bare faced. Even so, her skin had been somewhat luminous, and she was beautiful even without makeup
“Well, since you’re thinking about me, I’ll forgive you.” Brooklyn said playfully ||
On a bright and breezy day. Masun and Brooklyn set foot on the dreamy, mysterious land of Westwood
Full of excitement for the unknown scenery ahead, Brooklyn moved through the mountains and waters like a free bird, she was light and carefree. Meanwhile, Mason walked beside her duufully, playing his part. However, his thoughts drifted again and again, like he was always elsewhere ||
