Chapter 13 Nolans pupils contracted sharply , his fingers involuntarily clenching . The classmate went on , Then Evangeline showed up , and get this Aurelia actually pushed you into her arms and told her to take the credit for saving you . I couldnt wrap my head around it . If Aurelia was really the monster everyone made her out to be , why the hell would she risk her life to save yours ? And then why give someone else the glory ? Nolans mind flashed back to that night . He remembered waking up with Evangeline by his bedside , her eyes filled with concern . She had told him she had risked her life to save him from the fire . And he had never once questioned it . Youre certain … it was Aurelia who saved me ? Nolans voice was rough . The classmate nodded firmly . I saw it with my own eyes . Theres no mistake . Nolans heart sank as unbidden images of Aurelias pale face appeared in his mind . The scars on her back , her cold responses , her unflinching admission of her cruelty … everything suddenly connected in this moment . Why would she do that ? Nolan asked quietly , seemingly asking himself as much as the person who had already vanished from his life . The classmate shook his head . I dont know . But Ive always felt that Aurelia might not be as worse as everyone made her out to be . Nolan fell silent , a storm brewing within him . All the emotions he had deliberately suppressed , all the memories he had forcibly locked away , came rushing back at once . He remembered Aurelias smile , her tears , her tenderness , and her betrayal . But if she was truly so malicious , why would she save him ? And why give the credit to Evangeline ? Nolan , whats wrong ? What did he tell you ? It wasnt until the classmate had left that Evangelines voice broke through his thoughts . Nolan regained his composure and said flatly . Lets go home . Chapter 14 Evangeline nodded , taking his arm , her sweet de touring okay to Hut Nolans heart would never be at peace again Hack home , Nolan stood alone try the window , gazing at the night dry He held a glass of untouched wine in his hand . The clavates words erioed in his mandate Images of Aurelias pallid face . Deep in the night . Nolan sat alone in his study , holding , a yellowed better . It was Aurelias letter to her future self , which he had secretly taken from the reunion when no one was looking The envelopes edges were worn , as if hearing the weight of too many years . His fingertips trembled slightly as he slowly opened it and removed the letter inside . The handwriting was delicate and familiar , each stroke seemingly etched into his heart He took a deep breath as his gaze fell upon the words . To Aurelia Thorne , ten years from now If youre reading this letter , I hope you still remember Nolan Creed . That boy who always wore a serious expression , yet treated you with such tenderness . The person you once vowed to love for a lifetime . Are you still together ? If so , does he still quietly take care of everything for you as he used to ? Remember how he promised to take you to Tibet for your wedding , to have all the spirits of Celestial Mountain witness your love ? Have you been there ? Is the sky as pure as legends say ? Have we already pledged our eternal vows beneath those sacred peaks ? Do you have children ? I remember we agreed to have two a boy and a girl . The boy would resemble him , the girl would resemble me . Our children must be adorable , arent they ? Can they already call out Mommy and Daddy ? Do you tell them stories every day and play with them ? Does Nolan dote on them the way he dotes on me ? Is our home warm and welcoming ? I remember you wanted to buy a house with a garden , where youd plant all my favorite flowers . Do we drink coffee together in the garden every morning , watching our children run on the lawn ? In the evenings , do we cook together , then sit on the sofa , watching television and chatting ? Nolan , if youre reading this letter , please remember that I am the person who loves you most in this world . Eternal Pledge . Where Mountains Touc 8.1 % Chapter 13 Even if ten years from now were no longer young , even if our Wes key way , I lose you remember how deeply we loved each other , how happy w ******* In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. As their romance blossoms, Hector grapples with concealing his true identity to capture Jane's heart. 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