One year ago, Jenna did not make her appearance at Hannah’s and Rayan’s wedding ceremony. Hannah was pretty surprised back then and could not wrap her head around it.
To make matters worse, she could no longer reach Jenna as she never answered her calls.
She wanted to return to A City and ask her why she didn’t attend her wedding ceremony but Rayan, who was usually gentle, stopped her and prevented her from returning with various measures.
In fact, she was pregnant back then and perhaps due to her age, there were a few complications and she had been hospitalized so that they could save the baby. Hence, Rayan was strongly against her returning for fear that she would be exhausted.
It was not until she gave birth to the baby and rested for a month that she prepared to return. However, to her dismay, Rayan revealed the brutal news.
Jenna was already dead!
At that moment, she was so shocked that she could barely utter a word. Only then did she understand Rayan’s painstaking efforts to stop her from returning and why he had done so.
He was afraid that she could not bear the blow. It would be detrimental to her health as well as to the fetus if she was crestfallen.
However, how could she ever bear the blow?
Jenna was such a kind and considerate woman. She was gone just like that. How could she possibly accept the fact? It was impossible.
If that was the case, then was there really such a thing as justice?
How could fate be so cruel?
Grief overwhelmed her completely and she could barely eat or sleep. Fortunately, Rayan was there to comfort her and talk to her. As time progressed, she slowly accepted the fact.
In fact, Rayan was also in anguish. However, this was Jenna’s destiny. Apart from sympathizing with her fate, there was nothing he could have done.
After all, they had to live on.
Just a few days ago, they received a piece of shocking news. Jenna was still alive! She appeared at the welcoming ceremony for the representative of Srirano together with Hansen.
What great news!
Hannah was over the moon.
Seeing her in the exuberance of joy thrilled Rayan as well.
“Rayan, I’m sure you know how I feel. I can’t stop worrying about her. She has faced so many hardships in life.” Hannah heaved a sigh. There was sorrow in her voice.
“Hannah, you are really kind-hearted. It’s no wonder you are Jen’s best friend.” Rayan wrapped his arms around her shoulders and comforted her in a gentle voice. “Don’t worry. Those who do good will live a long and happy life. Jen has faced many struggles and challenges. From now onwards, her life will be smooth and peaceful. She will live happily after. You must have faith that things will take a new turn. Jen is a kind soul who has always done nothing but good. She will be blessed. Don’t fret. From now onwards, her life will become better.”
Rayan’s pearls of wisdom and encouragement always enlightened her at the right moment so that she was filled with hope. Even though life was harsh and filled with challenges, he always knew how to cheer her up and help her adopt a more positive outlook.
This must have been the reason she chose to marry him. Hannah thought silently to herself.
He was indeed her Mr. Right.
“Rayan, I am also blessed to be able to meet you in my life.” She raised her head and looked into his eyes. Her eyes twinkled and shone brightly with joy.
Rayan flashed her an elegant smile and pulled her into his arms.
“Silly, it’s my blessing to be able to meet you.”
They stood in an embrace as they broke into a smile.
“Sir, someone wants to see you. The person is waiting over here.” A boy walked over from under the palm trees by the beach and handed him a piece of paper with a phone number and an address written on it.
Rayan accepted it in surprise. He was about to ask the boy about the other party’s identity.
However, the little fellow had disappeared and was nowhere in sight.
“Rayan, who wants to see you?” Hannah asked in surprise upon seeing the piece of paper with the address and phone number. She noticed the confusion that crossed Rayan’s features. It looked like Rayan had no idea who was looking for him as well.
This was a small country, close to the mainland. The economy was pretty developed.
Hannah was pretty sure that they did not know anyone in the country.
Rayan looked at the phone number again and the image of a person flashed through his mind. He thought for a moment and smiled.
“Hannah, it’s alright. I’ll go and have a look. Wait for me here.”
“Rayan, let me accompany you. I’m worried about you,” Hannah said earnestly, holding onto his shirt coyly.
“It’s okay. Don’t worry. I promise I’ll be back soon. Trust me.” Rayan stroked her hair and grinned before he walked away.
Hannah knew that Rayan had learnt some martial arts before. However, for some inexplicable reason, something felt amiss as she watched him walking away. Nevertheless, it was only a while. She believed that everything would be fine.
Tourists were having a great time taking photos beside an old-fashioned hut. The sound of laughter filled the air.
Although he was still quite far away, he noticed the person at a glance. After all, they used to be acquainted. She had once followed him around and she was once head over heels for him. Hence, it was only natural that he still remembered her.
They had not met each other for a few years. Hilda had changed a lot.
Although she sat quietly over there and was as beautiful as ever, he could still notice some differences as he approached her. She had gained weight and her cheeks were flushed. In a nutshell, she seemed fuller.
Her shoulder-length hair was still curly and wavy. She wore a black gown and her demeanor was still elegant.
“Rayan, hi, I haven’t seen you for a long time.” The moment she heard the sound of the approaching footsteps, she knew at once that it was Rayan. Although many years had passed, her heart still fluttered when she sensed him approaching. Being the man she used to love from the bottom of her heart, Rayan would always be someone important to her although she would only keep those memories to herself. She thought to herself and smiled as she turned around to greet him.
Rayan seemed to know that it was her. He walked over and sat down opposite her. There was a faint smile on his face.
Many years had passed. She had probably let go of her obsession.
“I’m fine, what about you?” He sat down and picked up the glass in front of him to take a sip.
Hilda stared at him and said lightly, “Rayan, I’m surprised that you dare to drink it? Aren’t you afraid that I’ll poison you?”
Rayan was caught off guard for a moment before he flashed her a smile. “Even now, I still believe that you have a kind soul.”
Upon hearing what he said, Hilda forced a smile.
“Unfortunately, you don’t love me no matter what I do.” She sighed in exasperation and her voice was self-deprecating. She seemed to be in low spirits.
Rayan pondered for a moment.
“Hilda, everyone is different. We all have our purpose in life. This is destiny. We cannot force it,” he said gently with an air of indifference.
“I just want to say,” Hilda muttered to herself and let out a sigh. “Rayan, forgive me. I really didn’t want to shoot you back then, but if I hadn’t shot you, then my father wouldn’t have let you go. Fortunately, you survived.”
Rayan was slightly touched when he recalled the past and smiled. “Hilda, I have never blamed you. If you had not shown me mercy, then the bullet would have pierced through my heart and I wouldn’t even be here right now.”
Hilda was dumbfounded and exclaimed, “Rayan, you knew?” She looked a little abashed.