Loving You Too Long

The next day, Nathan and Haisley’s families were planning to return to the hospital. Still, Gilbert objected because Nathan wanted to go home since he opened his eyes in the early morning. Nathan told Gilbert that he didn’t want to make Haisley wait for him at the hospital for too long and preferred to rest at home.

Gilbert eventually conveyed his brother’s request to the morning visiting doctor. Fortunately, the doctor agreed, and in the morning, after completing the paperwork, Nathan, Gilbert, and Haisley returned to Flavia’s villa.

They received a warm welcome at the villa owned by Haisley’s friend. Her family was just as enthusiastic as they were the night before when they gathered at the hospital. If the previous night they allowed Nathan and Haisley to rest, this time they didn’t. Everyone was clearly very curious about what Nathan experienced during the abduction.

With Haisley sitting by his side and their hands intertwined, Nathan recounted the entire ordeal to his family. From the two men who picked him up, making him unconscious when he realized they weren’t the police. Then Nathan woke up in a warehouse, tied up. His introduction to Ramon and Loretta’s confession. The subsequent torture by Ramon and his henchmen without any reason other than Loretta’s request. And then they took him to the sea.

Setelah itu, Haisley took over the narrative. She repeated the same story she had told Gilbert the night before, with a calmer demeanor. No one anticipated what Haisley had to say, especially the part where Flavia’s father predicted everything and took actions they had never expected.

They were about to inquire further, but their conversation was interrupted when Flavia’s employees came and informed them that they had guests. Two men, associates of Flavia’s father, arrived and greeted them.

The two men expressed their gratitude upon seeing Nathan and Haisley. They just wanted to ensure that Nathan and Haisley were alright and mentioned that their job was done.

“You won’t have to deal with Loretta and Ramon anymore. There won’t be any police involvement linking your names to the case currently entangling Ramon and his henchmen,” one of the two men who came to Flavia’s villa said.

“So, where are they now?” Crystal asked, curious.

“Ramon and his men are under police surveillance. They are being interrogated and will receive the appropriate punishment.”

“What about the woman?” Nathan’s mother asked.

The two men exchanged glances before one of them answered, “From now on, you won’t have any dealings with Loretta. Your business with that woman is done, including the hit-and-run case two years ago. All the data has been erased.”

“Does that mean she will face charges for her planned murder of her fiancé?” Nathan asked the two officers.

Both men shook their heads. “You don’t need to know what happened to her. The case is closed, and your reputation is restored. You won’t have any dealings with Loretta or the late Thompson.”

It was relieving yet still left them curious. However, no one asked any questions.

“Alright, our job is done,” one of the men said as he stood up. “Thank you for cooperating,” he added, directing the gratitude more towards Haisley, who nodded shyly. The two men shook hands with everyone present.

“Now, can we finally breathe a sigh of relief?” Nathan’s mother asked when the two men were no longer in sight.

“Seems like it, yeah,” Gilbert answered his mother’s question.Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

“So, can we start planning your wedding reception now?” Monica looked meaningfully at her eldest son and his wife.

“Not now, Ma. Nathan still needs time to recover,” Haisley offered, receiving a playful jab from her mother-in-law. The woman, who still looked beautiful in her not-so-young age, rolled her eyes.

“Oh, come on, Haisley. We also need time to prepare everything. The wedding dress, venue rental, catering, and everything else,” Haisley’s mother-in-law said, making Haisley smile shyly.

The next day, after deciding to return to Manhattan, Abigail accompanied Haisley to her workplace. “How’s work going?” Abigail asked as she helped her friend tidy up the remaining clothes in Haisley’s locker.

“Juan talked to the hotel management.” Haisley said with a sad smile on her face. “I actually enjoyed staying here. But now, our status has changed.” She chuckled, earning a teasing look from Abigail.

“Come on, Haisley, we also need time to prepare everything. The wedding dress, venue rental, catering, and other things,” her mother-in-law said, making Haisley smile shyly.

The next day, after deciding to return to Manhattan, Abigail accompanied Haisley to her workplace. “How’s work going?” Abigail asked as she helped her friend tidy up the remaining clothes in Haisley’s locker.

“Juan talked to the hotel management.” Haisley said with a sad smile on her face. “I actually enjoyed staying here. But now, our status has changed.” She chuckled, earning a teasing look from Abigail.

“I’m genuinely happy if you’re happy.” Abigail said as they returned to their usual casual mode of conversation.

Haisley smiled at her friend. Even though they hadn’t seen each other for some time, Haisley knew that Abigail still had feelings for the man who was now her brother-in-law. She paused in her packing and approached Abigail, sitting beside her and taking the girl’s hand.

“I know it might sound trivial, but I genuinely pray that someday you’ll find someone you can love wholeheartedly and who loves you just as deeply,” Haisley prayed with utmost sincerity while gently rubbing the back of Abigail’s hand with her thumbs. “You’re a good person, a really kind one. You’re incredibly sincere. So, I hope one day you find someone who will treat you like a queen. A guy who will love you and never hurt you.

“I know, even though I agree that you and G are both good people, our faith doesn’t allow you two to be together. So, Rin, erase your feelings for Gilbert. Because I’m sure, your God has already determined a better match for you in the future.

“Open your heart, accept someone new who shares your faith, and forget Gilbert. You two can’t give up on your beliefs.”

Abigail lifted the corner of her mouth and nodded. “I’m self-aware, Haisley. Even if Gilbert and I share the same faith, he has undoubtedly chosen Via over me. We both know how smitten he is with Via.”

“But Via has been in love with Uncle first,” Haisley replied, to which Abigail responded with a chuckle.

“Complicated, huh,” Abigail remarked, met with a nod from Haisley. “I can’t promise that my feelings for G will disappear; maybe they will fade in due time. I have Him, the Ultimate Turner of Hearts. Just pray that I can get the best. Before heading in that direction, I want to focus on my career first. Save up to get rich quickly,” she added, prompting laughter from both of them. “So, where will you two live after this?” Abigail asked curiously.