Chapter 19 Nolans father froze momentarily before taking the document . As he read through it , his face gradually turned ashen . His fingers trembled slightly , his eyes filled with disbelief This … how is this possible ? Evangeline leaned over to look and instantly turned deathly pale . She swayed unsteadily , nearly losing her balance . Inside the emergency room , Nolans consciousness hovered between life and death . His mind was flooded with images of Aurelia- She stood in a white sundress , bathed in sunlight , her smile radiant as a flower ; she nestled in his arms , her voice soft as honey ; she looked at him through the prisons glass partition , her eyes filled with despair and loneliness … Aurelia … His voice was barely audible as tears slid down his cheeks , soaking the pillowcase . He couldnt believe she was dead , couldnt accept that his years of hatred toward her had been nothing but a cruel joke . From beginning to end , Aurelia had been protecting him , loving him in her own way . She hadnt lied he truly was the person she loved most in the world . Yet it was him , had pushed her into the abyss with his own hands . The emergency treatment continued for twenty four hours . Several times Nolan approached death , only to be dragged back by the doctors desperate efforts . When he finally regained consciousness , only his assistant remained in the room . Red eyed , the assistant spoke hoarsely Sir , you finally pulled through … Nolans gaze drifted to the window , where sunlight filtered through the curtains , though it couldnt penetrate the darkness in his heart . His voice was weak but resolute Book me a flight to Tibet . The assistant lowered his head , his voice breaking Sir , following Miss Thornes final wishes , hei burial has already been performed . The burial master said her soul was pure and would surely ascend to heaven . Besides , youre too weak right now even if you went , what good would it do ? A flash of pain crossed Nolans eyes as he closed them , tears falling silently . Yet he insisted Book me a flight to Tibet ! One day later . 06:52 Eternal Pledge Where Mountains Touc 11.8 % Chapter 19 Nolan stood in the study of the Creed mansion . Sunlight filtered through the heavy curtains but couldnt brighten the darkness in his eyes . His father sat behind the desk , pale faced , fingers trembling slightly , his voice weary and pained Nolan , I know youre hurting , but death is final … Aurelia is gone . No matter what you do , she wont come back . Nolans gaze fixed on the window , his voice calm but unyielding Im going to Tibet . His fathers brow furrowed deeply , his voice filled with helpless anguish Tibet is a harsh environment . Your body hasnt recovered . How can you possibly go ? If Aurelia knew you were torturing yourself like this , she wouldnt rest in peace . Nolan still didnt look back , his voice cold Im going to Tibet . His fathers fists clenched tightly , knuckles white with strain . His voice cracked Nolan , I know youre suffering , but you cant do this … you cant destroy yourself for someone whos already gone ! Nolan finally turned around , his gaze icy and penetrating Im going to Tibet . His father was silenced by that look , his mouth opening and closing without producing words . The atmosphere in the study was suffocating , permeated by an invisible sadness . Just then , the door opened softly as Evangeline entered . Her face was so pale it seemed almost transparent , her eyes carrying exhaustion and pain . She glanced at Nolan , then at his father , her voice gentle but firm Uncle Creed , please let him go . Nolans father started , his brow furrowing Evangeline … Evangeline lowered her head , her voice catching I understand that Aurelias death has devastated Nolan . He needs time to accept it , to face it . 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