Chapter 18 223 Yout Three years later , Amy finally accepted Edward's marriage proposal . On the wedding eve , Amy stood on the hotel balcony gazing at the distant sca . Edward draped a shawl over her shoulders from behind , his thumb brushing the faded scar on her abdomen . That was Ethan's final mark on her . " The bouquet for tomorrow arrived . " Edward placed white tulips on the coffee table . " Not jasmine . " Amy's fingertips grazed the petals , suddenly recalling the charred jasmine stem Ethan had retrieved from a blazing fire during their wedding . Back then he'd vowed : " I'll give you everything you love . " Now she finally understood - his permanent absence was the greatest gift . Her phone vibrated . An unknown number sent a photo : Ethan's black - coated figure at an airport gate , clutching a one - way ticket . Destination : Dublin Flight : No Return Amy flipped the phone facedown , downing her champagne in one gulp . As alcohol burned her throat , Ethan's final gaze materialized in the glass reflection . Northern Europe - where they'd honeymooned . Ethan still couldn't let go . " Want to see him one last time ? " Edward asked abruptly . 10:24 Chapter 18 288 Vouchers Amy shook her head , her engagement ring glinting coldly under moonlight . " Dead love belongs buried . " 11 She deleted the number herself , like erasing flawed code . On the wedding day , the jasmine garden transformed into a white rose sanctuary . While Amy walked down the aisle , sun showers suddenly pattered against the windows , blurring a distant figure holding a black umbrella . " Close the curtains ? " The makeup artist whispered . Amy watched the vanishing silhouette . " No need . " She turned toward the altar , never looking back . Raindrops echoed a car engine's roar - Ethan's final sob . Before the priest , Edward slid the wedding band onto her finger . As metal touched skin , Amy heard a distant splash of metal plunging into sea . She clenched the bouquet , white petals cascading . " What's wrong ? " Amy gazed at the churning ocean beyond the chapel . " Thought I heard- " The priest pronounced them married mid - sentence . Amid cheers , she finally stepped into sunlight , embracing new love . Silently she vowed : " Amy , stay this happy forever . " Now forever had arrived . Three years later , Amy held her daughter's hand at a gallery opening . The child pointed to a corner painting : " Mommy ! That man's crying ! " The artwork depicted a storm - lashed airport - a blurred figure collapsed on the tarmac , clutching a rain - sodden ticket . 10:24 Chapter 18 : D 208 Vouchers Titled Final Flight , dated her wedding day . " This is Mommy's old dream . " She covered her daughter's eyes . The curator's voice drifted behind : " The artist drove into the sea after finishing this . They say he bought two tickets ... wanted to leave with his beloved ... " Amy sipped champagne , listening silently . Her eyes traced tiny words hidden in the corner : " Forgive my lifetime of hurting you . " Amy sighed softly and whispered : " Goodbye , Ethan Johnson ." 11 Edward Allen approached from behind , wrapping Amy in his embrace . " Amy , let's go home . " She buried her face against his chest and nodded . The drunken moonlight washed over them as she leaned against the man she loved . Meanwhile in an unnamed Nordic cemetery , waves eternally drowning a tombstone engraved with Chinese characters : " Here lies in eternal rest , beloved of a lifetime - Amy Garcia " 10:24