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Chapter 20
Chapter 20
Something huge went down in Veritas three days later-Donovan and Meredith had sent Catherine to prison. They wrestled with intense emotional turmoil before making their
decision.
They watched as the police took Catherine away. Meredith couldn’t hold back her tears and buried her face in her hands. Donovan looked heartbroken, his gaze a mix of resignation and
resolve.
They never imagined that Catherine, the daughter they once doted on, would end up beyond saving.
Hearing the news, Gigi felt a flood of conflicting emotions stir inside her.
But the sentiment only lasted for a moment. After all, the moment she decided to leave, she had already made up her mind to cut ties with Rylan and the Harts.
Meanwhile, Anthony, Julia, and Wesley gradually recovered after being discharged.
One day, Wesley told Gigi to follow him with a knowing smile. Feeling intrigued, she followed him to a garden that looked like it belonged in a fantasy world.
The garden was a sea of blossoms. A path of petals led to a stage decked out in colorful lights and balloons. Her favorite lilies surrounded the area, their sweet scent hanging in the air.
She stared in awe at everything in front of her. Before she could even react, music slowly
began to play.
Wesley walked up to Gigi and got down on one knee with a bouquet of roses in his hand. He looked at her like she was his whole world and said, “You’ve been rewriting my story since the
day we met, Gigi.
“You’ve become the light of my life. I love you, and I want to spend the rest of my life protecting you. Will you be mine?”
As she met his earnest gaze, she could feel his love engulfing her,
Right as she opened her mouth to speak, the sound of hurried footsteps shattered the romantic moment. They shifted their gaze over and saw Rylan rushing over, out of breath.
All the urgency and sorrow in his heart showed in his eyes as he looked straight at her.
Rylan hurried over to where Gigi and Wesley were standing, his eyes glued to her. When he spoke, his voice carried a faint tremble. “Please don’t say yes to him, Gigi. I’ve messed up so
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much in the past, and I’ve hurt you, but I’m working hard to become better.
“I can’t live without you, Gigi. My love for you has never wavered. Just give me a chance to make things right.”
Tension filled the air in an instant. Wesley rose to his feet, stepping in front of Gigi protectively as he looked at Rylan with a guarded gaze. “Gigi has finally found happiness,
Rylan. Don’t drag her back into the pain you caused. You’ve already hurt her more than enough.
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Gigi looked at Wesley and Rylan, her heart a tangle of emotions.
Her mind flashed back to everything she had been through. She had once loved Rylan deeply, pouring her heart into him-only to be hurt and betrayed time after time.
The painful memories came flooding back, making her chest ache.
Still, she couldn’t ignore how much he had changed. He had been doing everything he could to make things right, genuinely working to earn back her trust.
Meanwhile, Wesley had never left her side when she was hurting, showing her through his
actions what real love and care looked like.
Gigi took a deep breath, trying to steady herself.
She met Rylan’s gaze, her eyes brimming with a mix of emotions. “The pain from the past runs too deep, Rylan. It took me so long to move on. Wesley has given me peace and love I’ve never felt before.”
Rylan’s eyes flickered with despair, but he still refused to give up. “I know I’ve let you down, Gigi. But I promise, I’ll spend the rest of my life loving you and keeping you safe from any
harm.”
