"Damn it! Who exactly is the person behind all this? Why are those damn cops turning on me?" Diego threw the bottle against the wall, sending its contents scattering across the floor. His face turned red as his jaw tightened. His eyes glared around the room. The man pulled his hair back and then screamed at the top of his lungs. Diego threw the items on the table and then kicked the objects near his feet. The man felt frustrated when he remembered what had happened that morning. His name and company had been destroyed in an instant in the public eye after that incident. He almost lost everything. Diego moved to the balcony as he regained control. He looked out at the blue sea and the orange sky. The greenery of the forest to the right and left of the building made him feel a little calm. It had been almost several hours since he had been in this place. In exactly one hour, he had to take Caraline out of the country. Diego frowned as the wound on his left shoulder returned. He had a

The news of Caraline's rescue instantly made headlines that attracted the attention of almost the entire community. She was immediately taken to hospital for treatment. The same thing happened to Diego. He was admitted to one of the rooms under heavy police guard. Helen, Grace, and the maids cried tears of joy in front of Caraline's room. They hugged each other when the doctor said she was only in severe shock and exhausted.Unexpectedly, Thomas, Lucy, and the mysterious bodyguards disappeared as soon as they arrived at Heaventown. They could not be contacted even though Stevan had mobilized his subordinates. In one of the hospital rooms, Jeremy, Jonathan, and James were getting ready to leave. The three of them were going back to Springtown. When they were ready, the three men left the room. The hospital was busy with nurses, doctors, and visitors coming and going."I didn't know it was going to turn out like this," Jonathan said as the trio walked down the corridor, "Diego's a ro

One month passed quickly. Caraline reorganized her life. Diego was sentenced to fifteen years in prison for the crimes he had committed. Although it wasn't worth it, it was enough to make her feel relieved. On the other hand, Wilson was also put behind bars. Although the Wattson family tried to get him released, he was sentenced to eight years in prison.Caraline's life gradually returned to the way it was before knowing Deric. She was busy with office work. However, her longing and love for him became even more unstoppable.Caraline has a new habit now. When she missed Deric the most, she would go to his former residence and spend the night there. Caraline would smile at the pictures on the wall and cry shortly after.The search for Deric, Lucy, and Thomas was still ongoing. However, there was no sign that they will be found. Caraline felt that this was her punishment for hurting and wasting Deric's presence all this time. This longing and regret tormented her.On the other hand, Cat

"Deric."Caraline could only remain silent with wide-rounded eyes for some time. Her mouth was half open with a look of disbelief. All the images of her time with Deric instantly faded away, making her body almost collapse on the floor. Tears were rolling down her cheeks relentlessly.Caraline knew that she missed Deric more than anything. However, when he was in front of her right now, she could only stand still without being able to get closer or even hug him tightly.Time seemed to stop for Caraline. All the scenery around her suddenly turned black and white, except for Deric alone. At the same time, the world became eerily silent.Could this all be a delusion?Could it be that he was in a dream?Could it be that God had answered all her prayers and hopes?Caraline still couldn't quite believe what was happening. For months she had searched for Deric's whereabouts with everything she had, but nothing good had come of it. However, at this moment, Deric came to him alone on this roof

Caraline and Deric looked at each other for some time, lost in their feelings. The lights around the rooftop seemed to change color as time passed."I'm just afraid that you'll lose consciousness like last time," Deric said suddenly."What do you mean?" asked Caraline with flushed cheeks."You know, you suddenly passed out when we were about to do... 'it' in your room." Deric laughed, gently stroking Caraline's hair."Passed out?" Caraline raised one eyebrow. "Didn't we ever do that?""Not at all," Deric said, "you seemed to be so nervous that you passed out, especially since you didn't stop smiling during your sleep."Caraline suddenly turned her back on Deric, closing her eyes with a very red face. She was embarrassed when she heard that. So, all this time she had only dreamed about doing 'that' with Deric. "Don't talk to me anymore. I hate you.""I know if your heart says otherwise." Deric stood beside Caraline."No, I'm serious." Caraline turned her gaze to the other side. "You ar