Chapter 19 Their first stop was Taormina , Italy . This was a place Celia had always wanted to visit ever since watching the film " Malena " about the beauty of Sicily . She'd originally planned to go for her graduation trip , but then came the accident , five years in a coma , and the plan was shelved . Now she was finally fulfilling that college dream . Taormina was a beautiful Italian island , famous for its stunning scenery and heart - shaped coastline . Upon arriving in Taormina , the town's vibrancy and liveliness hit them immediately . Tourists bustled along the streets , and the air was filled with the aroma of delicious food . Celia and Aurelian walked hand in hand through the medieval streets , the cobblestone paths beneath their feet seeming to tell ancient stories . Mases stood in picturesque arrangements , glowing warmly in the sunlight . On both sides of the road , charming yellow She'd stop frequently to admire the little shops along the way , enchanted by the exquisite handicrafts and local specialties . Following the street upward , they reached the town's heights . Standing there , she looked out over the entire town and magnificent seascape , feeling an indescribable sense of awe . In the distance , the famous Isola Bella lay quietly in Taormina Bay like a brilliant pearl . The Ionian Sea sparkled where it met the sky , complementing the blue heavens and white clouds in breathtaking beauty . Celia closed her eyes , feeling the salty sea breeze caress her face , as if all her troubles were being carried away by that wind . " Aurelian , will you stay with me like this for the rest of our lives ? " Aurelian removed his jacket and draped it over her shoulders . " Of course . I'll only ever love you in this lifetime . " Hearing his answer , Celia smiled softly . " Did you ever have feelings for Raya ? " Aurelian froze for a moment , then finally spoke . " You heard everything outside the reception room that day ? " Celia looked out at the distant ocean and nodded . Aurelian didn't know how to answer this question . He had indeed loved Raya once . there She and Celia were completely different types of people . Celia was resilient and stubborn , with strong convictions about the things she believed in . Raya also expressed her love directly - if Celia's love was like lovers ' whispers , then Raya's love was like fireworks exploding across the sky . Aurelian had indeed been attracted to her , had indeed been moved by her . In his past life , that was exactly why he'd hurt Celia so many times . From his silence , Celia seemed to already know the answer . After a long pause , she spoke almost inaudibly . " It's okay . As long as you love me now , that's enough . " Aurelian breathed a huge sigh of relief and kissed her lips directly . 23.59 Killed Me for Your Precious Angel ? Now Pray She Can Save You from Hell 85.7 % Chapter 19 The passionate kiss spoke of love , but also of regret for his past life . " Celia , I love you . " " I swear on my life that I'll love you forever . " That afternoon , they visited the ancient Greek theater with its 2,300 - year history . This theater , built on a clifftop , looked like a nest suspended between sea and sky . Walking into the theater and sitting in the ancient seats , with the wind blowing , they could almost hear voices from a thousand years ago . Standing at the theater's heights , the foreground showed the weathered ancient ruins , the middle ground revealed the medieval town halfway up mountain with its ancient castle , and the distant view showcased the sea below and volcanoes beyond . They sat quietly , immersed in this magnificent scenery , imagining the spectacular performances that had once taken place here millennia ago . Sunlight scattered across the beach , making the white sand shimmer with golden light . Celia took off her shoes and walked barefoot on the beach , feeling the fine sand slip between her toes . Aurelian carried her shoes for her while carefully supporting her with one hand , reminding her to watch for shells and stones underfoot . By the seaside , many people were sunbathing , swimming , and surfing , their faces glowing with happy smiles . The two of them traveled at their own pace , staying longer in cities they loved , and when they grew restless , embarking on new journeys . Two months passed quickly . Work had piled up at Aurelian's company , and Celia's readers were urging her to start drawing new comics , so they reluctantly returned from their travels . ♡ ( 0 ) ( 0 )