Chapter 9
As Brooklyn stood surrounded by a crowd of admirers, Celia could not take it anymore.
She stood up and walked toward the stairs. However, she had not made it far before Brooklyn caught up to her from behind |
“What’s wrong? Aren’t you touched? Ending a relationship with such a fomantic candlelit dinner. Won’t that be a highlight in your life story? Here, take these photos. You’ll want to remember i
Celia looked down and saw the Polaroids Brooklyn held out. In one of them. Mason stood in front of heart–shaped fireworks, his arm wrapped around her shoulder. They looked like a happy couple. That is, until she noticed that his gaze was not on the camera, but aimed subtly toward Brooklyn’s direction
Celia did not take the pictures. She simply stared at Brooklyn, her voice heavy with exhaustion. I already signed the divorce papers. I was giving him to you. Was all this really necessary?
Brooklyn laughed. “Was it not? I thought that you’d be really moved. But if it didn’t work, forget about it. It’s not like you’ll have another chance anyway.
As she spun around to leave, the chandelier above them suddenly groaned. A second later, the massive crystal fixture, weighing dozens of pounds, crashing downL
Celia instinctively raised her hands to shield her head, but then she saw Mason rushing over just as the chandeller fell. It slammed onto her wrist, shoulder. deck, and spine, knocking her to the floor.]
elp, only to see Brooklyn crouching
Tears welled up and streamed down her face as pain shot through her body. Her limbs trembled as she tried to cry for help. beside Mason, who was also bleeding badly
Brooklyn sobbed as she held him, “Mason, you’re such an idiot. Why do you always show up to protect me, no matter what kind of danger I’m in? Why do you stay by my side like I can’t shake you off? Why..-]
‘Tecause he loves you, Celia answered the question in her mind. Her vision grew blurry, her thoughts hazy, and before she could form another thought. everything went black
When Celia opened her eyes again, she saw Brooklyn
Brooklyn placed a birthday invitation on the table and chipped. “Six days from now is the end of your divorce cooling off period, and it’s also Mason’s birthday. I plan to confess to him that day. He loves me so much–giving him such a big surprise will definitely make him thrilled.”
“Mason hit his head, has a mild concussion. I’ll take good care of him these days. If you want to spend the last few days with him, I can have you transferred to
the room next to h.-
Celis closed her eyes and calmly said. “No need. He’s probably hoping to see you anyway. Plus, I have no desire to see him again.“]
Brooklyn nodded and quietly left the room.]
In the final days at the hospital, Mason called and messaged several times, but celia never replied, On the day she was discharged, she went straight to finalize the divorce. Once home, she carefully placed the signed divorce certificate and the paperwork into a gift box and tied it with a ribbon.
Then, she grabbed her suitcase and was about to head out when she ran straight into Mason at the door. He looked surprised to see her with luggage.
“Celta? It’s my birthday today. I was about to take you to the party.
- y. Where are you going? |
Cells smiled and lied without blinking “I need | to catch a flight back home. Today’s ticket.”
She turned, graibed the gift box from the table, and handed it to him. “1 prepared a birthday gift for you. Happy birthday. I need to hurry, so 111 go now.”
Without waiting for his reaction, she walked out the door, got in a cal, and headed straight in the airport|
As Mason watched her hurrying away, a strange unease rose
e unease rose in his chest. He had an ominous feeling, and a wave of panic crept over him. []
He instinctively wanted to call her back, to at least make her change her flight and attend his birthday celebration
But just as he took a step, Brooklyn called ||
“Mason! The party’s starting soon. Where are you? I’ve been planning this for weeks. I even got you a huge surprise. I can’t wait to show your
After a moment’s hesitation, he ultimately left by car
The gill bus from Cella was casually placed in the car, unopened
The hotel ballroom was packed Glasses clinked, people mingled, and laughter echoed everywhere. As soon as Mason walked in, Brooklyn lin up and mashed
over. She said sweetly. “Maton, you made it“]
Main nodded, his expression filled with tenderness. “Yes! You said you had a surprise for me?”
Brookdym smiled brighter. “Mason, this is a surprise you’re definitely going to lover]
She hurried up to the stage and picked up the mic. Her voice sang clearly across the ballroom as she said. Thank you all for coming to celebrate Mason’s birthday. Today is a special day, not just because its his furthday-
The pieces of good nies to share
Tirst, let’s congratulate Mason on his divorce. He’s finally free to m
move on from the past and step into a brand–new future?
Secand am going to confess to Massa, right here and now! Mason, you’ve loved me for many years, and I’ve selfishly taken that love for granted. But I finally figured it out today. I want to be with you forever
