Chapter 24 1/2 Snow fell suddenly in Southcrest . Jason stood at the entrance of Maya's bed - and - breakfast , a thin layer of snow coating his black coat . His fingertips were red from the cold , yet he still clutched the envelope tightly . He stared at the closed door , his Adam's apple bobbing , before he finally raised his hand to knock . The door opened . Maya stood in the doorway . Seeing him , her expression showed no emotion . " What do you want ? " Jason's breathing hitched slightly . He'd thought that when he saw her again , he'd have so much to say . But now that the moment had come , he felt as if something was blocking his throat . He couldn't get a single word out . " I … " His voice was hoarse as he held out the envelope . " I hope you'll take a Maya's gaze fell on the envelope , but she didn't take it . " What is it ? " look at this . " " Everything Sophia did to you . " Jason's fingers trembled slightly . " I just found out she was framing you all along . This is all the evidence . " Maya's face didn't show even a trace of surprise at his words . She simply looked away calmly . " Oh . I don't care about that anymore . " Jason's heart plummeted . He'd thought she would be angry , hurt , or even demand to know why he was only coming to her now . But she just casually said she didn't care anymore . " I've already punished her . " He quickly added , as if desperate to prove something . " And your parents , I also " Jason . " Maya cut him off , her gaze indifferent . " Why do you still blame everything on other people even now ? " He froze . " Don't you bear any responsibility ? " She looked at him , her voice soft but cutting like a blade . " When Sophia was doing those things to me , weren't you enabling her ? " Jason couldn't breathe , his heart feeling like it was being crushed in a vise . He wanted to argue , but when the words reached his lips , he found he couldn't say a single thing . It was true . What right did he have to shift all the blame to Sophia ? He was the one who chose to believe Sophia time and again . He ignored Maya's grievances repeatedly , and he even pushed her into the abyss with his own hands when she needed him most . ་ ་ " … " His voice was hoarse and rough , carrying a hint of desperate awkwardness . " I'm sorry . " Maya shook her head , a faint smile tugging at her lips . " No need to apologize . It doesn't matter anymore anyway . " She paused , then suddenly raised her left hand . The diamond ring on her ring finger caught the light , casting a blinding glare . " I'm married now . " Jason's pupils contracted sharply , his entire body reeling . He felt as if he'd been struck by lightning . He stared fixedly at that ring , his mind buzzing as if something had collapsed inside his head . " You … " His voice was barely recognizable , " Who ? " Maya didn't answer , simply turning her head to look outside , Jason followed her gaze and saw Daniel standing not far away , carrying a bag of groceries , His expression was cold as he watched them . In that instant , Jason's blood seemed to freeze , Maya's tone was calm to the point of cruelty . " Jason , we're finished . Don't bother me anymore . " With that , she turned and walked toward Daniel . Her figure was resolute , without even a trace of nostalgia . Jason stood there , watching her silhouette gradually disappear into the snow . His chest felt like someone had carved out a piece of it , the pain nearly suffocating him . He knew that this time , he had truly lost her forever . The snow bell heavily , Jason didn't know how he made it back to his car , He sat gripping the steering wheel so tightly his knuckles went white , veins bulging on the back of his hands . The snow outside the windows blurred his vision , like his chaotic thoughts at this moment . He remembered the first time he saw Maya She was standing quietly in the Coleman residence's living room , eyes downcast and obedient , like an exquisite puppet . He remembered the soup she cooked for him , the lights she left on , all the grievances she endured for him . Then he remembered her final look - calm , indifferent , as if he were just an insignificant stranger . His heart felt like it was being slowly tortured with a dull knife , the pain making it hard to breathe . He suddenly punched the steering wheel . The horn blared harshly in the silent , snowy night . Chapter 24 " Maya … " He whispered her name , his voice completely broken . But this time , no one would ever answer him again . Some mistakes simply required a lifetime of repentance . A 2017 2/2