Leaning back in her chau, Nate’s mother sighed and propped her chin up tab. you know.smp Stacy came m the picture, you’ve completely changed tell me what’s going on?
Nate’s expression was senous “Godmother, do you how Park He was bager to learn mo
The business world moved fast, and Nate’s mother thought for a moment to recognizing the fam
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“I know him But it’s all just gossip He was recently labeled the useless C10 of Canade His reputation’s not great I don’t have any interest in men like him, those who waste their time on fleeting pleasures
Having fought her way through the competitive male–dominated industry, Nate’s mother had built a strong reputation She didn’t collaborate with people like Pat and thus knew very little about him personally However, she had heard plenty of rumors
Theard he had a first love who died from llness After that, he seemed to go a inte mad. He went around telling everyone lus wife was still alive, and he adopted a few children, even started an orphanage, claiming it was to accumulate blessings for his deceased wife ”
fiate now had a clearer understanding it made sense why she had been upset and why she appeared so bitter and dejected when she saw the group of children
The sea breeze at night felt colder than during the day Stacy pulled her feet closer, shivering slightly When she
Nate opened his coat and pulled her into his embrace, his large hands settling gently on her slender waist. The warmth of his hug made Stacy feel a little more comfortable
She returned the embrace. In the dim light, her eyes still shone brightly, but the sadness on her face betrayed her
smile
Nate’s expression mirrored her mood. “Stacy, you’re in a bad place today,” he observed quietly
Stacy listened in silence. She and Nate shared an unspoken connection, a kind of telepathy Whenever he spoke. Stacy seemed to know exactly what he was thinking, and no emotion of hers went unnoticed by him
“Nate,” she began softly, her voice wavering with emotion, “did lever tell you that I once had a child? It was an accident, but I loved her. Even though her father wasn’t perfect, I never once considered giving up on her ”
Her voice cracked with sobs “I lost her, by accident. Today, I saw so many adorable little kids… I couldn’t help but wonder, would my child have been this tall by now?”
Nate felt the wetness of her tears soaking his chest, and he gently rubbed her back, offering comfort. “It’s not your fault, Stacy,” he said quietly “The baby knew how much you loved her. She won’t blame you. She would want you to live your life bravely and happily”
Stacy’s eyes were filled with tears, her face flushed from crying. After so many years of keeping her pain hidden, she finally let herself cry, letting the emotions she’d burred for so long spill out
Under Nate’s patient reassurance, Stacy gradually regained some composure. They sat together on the deck, her head resting on his shoulder as she shared memories from her past, carefully leaving out anything about Pat
Nate, sensing she needed something to lift her spirits, offered her some water and tea, occasionally interrupting with funny stories from his time in the
army He shared the lighter moments from his life, and in doing so, helped ease her pain.
The next day, after returning to Scarborough, Nate suggested they visit Stacy’s family’s gravesite. In front of the tombstones of Stacy’s parents, Nate knelt on one knee and proposed to her. “Stacy, if there is a limit to a lifetime, I want to spend every moment of it protecting you, cherishing you, and being loyal to you, for as long as we have together.”
When Stacy reached out to put on the ring, Nate’s tears flowed harder than hers. His usual composure cracked in front of her. Perhaps he loved her too much. He couldn’t fully believe that she might say yes.
Stacy, having gone through a failed relationship herself, had long since learned to guard her heart. No one had ever understood her fragility and strength like Nate did. He had helped her step out of the darkness, guiding her toward the light. She expressed her gratitude in words, overwhelmed by the depth of her feelings.
Nate gazed at her, his eyes filled with love and affection. Her eyes were brimming with tears, her lips curved into a smile, and she tilted her head slightly. Slowly, they leaned in toward each other, their breaths mingling, and embraced each other tightly
Stacy and Nate went through all the necessary steps to confirm their relationship and obtain their marriage certificate The happiest person was Nate’s mother, and the saddest was Stacy’s senior brother.
Nate gave her the wedding of a lifetime. The ceremony was held on the island they had visited together. Nate stood as her witness, and all the quests were his army brothers. Although Stacy’s senior brother wasn’t entirely happy, he silently offered his blessings.
The bride, wearing a stunning wedding dress, looked every bit like a fairy–tale princess. Amidst cheers, Nate, in his dark green formal suit, kissed his princess.
The scene was beautiful, drawing the attention of many tourists. Videos of their wedding quickly circulated on the internet, sharing their joy with the world.
