Chapter 260 Let’s Finish What We Started Before I Leave (The Final Chapter)
Helena’s eyes instantly reddened, panic clear in her gaze. She opened her mouth, but the words wouldn’t come.
she wanted to stop him, to ask him to stay, but the memory of how she had hurt Matthew that night held her back
After Gavin’s betrayal, Helena told herselt she would never love again. Men constantly surrounded her, but she felt nothing except for Matthew.
She tried to convince herself she felt nothing for him but gradually realized she was wrong. Matthew was too perfect, and she couldn’t shake the feeling that she
didn’t deserve him.
That night, she had been scared and pushed him away. Since then, Helens had felt as if she were wal
were walking in a daze.
Then, today, at Noel and Whitey’s wedding, she found out Mattheur was leaving for graduate school in Moslea. The news threw her into a panic.
When Matthew said he probably wouldn’t be coming back, it felt like her heart was breaking, the pain overwhelming
You.” She opened her mouth several times but couldn’t find the wonds to ask him to stay)
The announcement came on again, reminding any passengers who hadn’t checked in yet to do so as soon as possible.
“Thave to go,” Matthew said, giving her a brief hug. “I wish you all the best in your career and that you find someone you truly love.”
with that, he tumed, disappearing into the now–empty gate
Helens stepped out of the airport, dazed and heartbroken. The man who had cared for her most was gone for good
Tears slipped down her Lace, but she hardly noticed. It felt like she couldn’t bear or see anything, as if the world around her had disappeared
A car hom blared as it drove toward her, but Helena didn’t notice. She walked on, her eyes fixed ahead, moving toward the center of the road
Suddenly, a firm hand yanked her back, and she stumbled into someone’s chest. A sharp, scolding voice filled her ears. “Why aren’t you watching where you’re going? You could’ve been hit by a carl?
In disbelief, Helena lifted her head, and Matthew’s face came into view, his eyes radiating warmth,
“You weren’t you supposed to get on the plane?” she asked, her voice trembling,
Matthew wrapped his arms around her, his lips curling into a gentle smile that seemed to ease her sorrow. “I’m not going anymore.”
Helena bit her lip, trying to hold back her sobs. But soon, she broke down in Matthew’s arms, tears flowing uncontrollably.
After a while, she barely managed to say, “No you can’t that’s your future.
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“It doesn’t have to be abroad. There are still better options here for graduate programs,” Matthew said softly, rubbing her back to comfort her. “I’ll become better and stronger to protect you.”
Helena’s heart melted. No matter what the future held, she would never push Matthew away again.
A year later, Whitney stood before the minor, dressed in a wine–red evening gown. Her long black curls cascaded down her back as she picked up a pair of crystal earrings and put them on
Suddenly, a pair of hands wrapped around her waist. In the mirror, she met Noel’s intense gaze.
“Planning to go alour, Mrs. Howard?” he asked.
Whitney finished putting on her earrings, then turned and wrapped her arms around Noel’s neck. “I’ve been pregnant for nine months and then had the baby. 1 laven’t pour out much since.”
She continued, “When I do, I either have bodyguards or you with me. Today, I’m receiving an award. Can you please just agree,
Having been kidnapped twice, Noel was overly protective. Whether she was heading to work or a construction site, he always made sure badyguards were with her.
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Whitney found 11 to conspicuous, so she negotiated with her company to work from home.
Unexpectedly, a year later, herdesign for seabouche Library won an award.
She spoke a soft, althout coaxing tone. Wonded Noel might object, she quickly added, “Don’t worry, I’ve already ted the baby, and the nanny’s watching him ” Glancing at the clock, stir realized she was running late. She kissed Noel on the cheek. “Tilbe hack as soon as I get the award.“.
Just as she took a few steps, lie pulled her back. “Not enough”
Whitney sighed audi iptord to kiselim again, this time on the lips.
eld her waist, lits large land cupping; the back of her head as he pulled her into a deep kiss.
tant, Whitney felt weak, her eyes growing dazed.
Noticing This, Nuel peluctantly pulled back. “Alriglit, po now.”
Whitney’s eyes were filled with longing as she looked at Nuel.
‘s wrong ?” he asked, roulused,
How could be still ask fut? After everything he’d done, how could she even think of leaving now?
Whitney made up her mind, deciding not to hold back She grabbed Morland pulled him toward their bedroom.
Chapter 260 Let’s Finish What We Started Before Leave (The final Chapter)
“Didn’t you want to go get your award?” Noel asked again.
Whitney pushed him onto the bed, her fingers lightly brushing over his eyebrows and eves. “Let’s finish what we started before I leave.” The End
