Chapter 24
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Ashton let out a tired sigh. He couldn’t understand why Claire was so fixated on thes
Was it really because she loved him? if she truly had, she wouldn’t have done any of these things with tattis
He had to answers, and honestly, he no longer cared to find them
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As soon as the words left his mouth, Claire’s face went completely ashen. It was as if all the life had been fitted to her, leading behind why, bot gey shell
Ashton didn’t look back He simply held Giselle’s hand and walked altat
Only when Claire’s figure had fully disappeared from view did he try to let go of her hand. However, she held on tightly
“Ashton “Giselle asked, “Was it true what you just said?”
Ashton blinked, caught off guard. Noticing the flush creeping up her ears, he purposely teased her by planing dumb “What are you talking about
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Giselle’s heart skipped. Panic tose instantly
“You said you’ve found someone you care about, and you were holding my hand while saying that Stop messing with me, Astito…” she said, her voice trending from the sudden rush of vulnerability
still, her gaze remained locked on the man she loved.
Ashton could feel just how much this usually composed woman was struggling to keep herself together at that moment. He gave her hand a playful share and smiled
“Alright, I’ll stop inessing with you. I genuinely adore you, Gigi”
As soon as the words left his mouth, Giselle’s eyes glowed with joy. Overcome with emotion, she threw her arms around Ashton
“I love you, Ashton”
From the moment they first thet in university, it had been love at first sight for her. Even though six long years had passed, and they had gone their separate w her feelings for him had never wavered.
No one knew that every year, the day before Ashton’s birthday, Giselle would quietly lly to Rosevale.
She would stand outside his building all night long, just to say one simple, unanswered, “Happy birthday,”
At times, she had even prepared herself for the idea of growing old alone.
But fate, at last, had been kind. Today, she had finally recovered the treasure she once lost. From this day forward, she would never let go again.
Ashton held her tightly, arms wrapped firmly around her. Hearing her pounding heart, he couldn’t help but pull her even closer.
