Chapter 186: ~THE END~
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"Paulina, hurry up and eat or you’ll be late, honey," Elena called out from the kitchen.
At the school gate, Derek dropped Paulina off, offering so parental advice. "Don’t go anywhere after school, sweetie. I’ll be there to pick you up," he instructed.
Paulina pressed her lips and said, "Umm..."
"Will you go out with ?" he asked with a smile.
After we grew up,
"Paulina."
She said, "Yes, I can tell Dad, but not Mom."
You never left
alone.
Derek, who was occupied with so paperwork, looked up and responded, "It’s okay, love. Co whenever you want."
Elena’s POV.
As I let my feelings flow, and said, "Paul, can you see ? We’ll et again in the next life, but for now, my priority is Derek. He has done so much for , and he understands how much I love you."
"Really," the man said, stroking Paulina’s cheek.
I kissed her on the cheek and drew her close to my chest. It was hard for
to hold back my tears. I didn’t want to leave you, Paulina. And I’ll tell you everything when you’re old enough to understand.
We arrived at Derek’s house.
I gave her a friendly smile and stroked her hair. "Let’s go, honey. Rember what I told you?" I asked.
After a brief pause, Paulina grinned and asked, "Pavlos?"
"OK, daddy," Paulina affird, understanding the routine.
Elena smiled at Derek’s understanding.
"Baby," I said, as I kissed her hand.
You made
escape.
Derek entered the dining area, ready for the day.
No matter what,
"You just talk like my daddy," Paulina replied, smiling.
I finally see my daughter. My beautiful daughter! I am not sorry, Derek, because I have the right to see and touch what is mine.
anwhile, my eyes welled up as I returned my gaze to the park and found a quiet spot to sit. As I sat on the bench, I stared out across the river, clutching the locket in my palm—a precious nto of Elena and Paulina. The water drops on their picture mirrored the tears that escaped my eyes.
Paulina, turning back, spotted a tall man.
"Yes, honey, I’m your Pavlos," the man said as he knelt down.
"I know you can hear . Our daughter is now 7 years old, and Derek loves her a lot."
"I could have embraced you and said, ’Don’t worry, I am here,’ but I couldn’t. Because I am a coward, and I will always be. All I have got to say now is, loving you was worth it to ."
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You made
relieved.
Paulina, with a smile, replied, "You are very handso, like my papa."
Whenever I was stuck,
"I’ve missed you so much, honey," he said as tears welled up in his eyes.
Paulina looked back at the school gate and murmured, "But daddy said not to miss classes, and we only talked over the phone. We’ve never t before. Will it be ok if I go with you?"
"Whenever I was in pain,
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"I’ll call your daddy, don’t worry. He knows you are so precious to ."
I smiled wistfully, my heart heavy with regret. "I’m sorry, Elena. When you needed , I ignored you. When you kept enduring pain, I neglected you."
Paul put his hand on her head and uttered, "Let’s go sowhere, love. You don’t have to attend class, and I will drop you on ti."
"Bye, Pavlos; we’ll talk later tonight. Don’t forget to give
a call," she reminded . I nodded in agreent. Paulina hugged
tightly as she got out of the car. Before entering her house, she turned back to say goodbye to . I waved with a heavy heart, unable to hold back my tears.
We kept loving each other in silence."
The park held a special place in my heart, a refuge where I sought solace in monts of longing for him. As I stepped out of the car, I took a deep breath, absorbing the tranquility of the surroundings. I strolled along the riverside, finding a spot to sit and gaze at the flowing river.
Paulina gave a warm grin. When he saw her grin, he couldn’t take it any longer and hugged her firmly.
I laughed and took her in my arms, "Your Pavlos is on his way. No one will hurt my baby," I assured her.
Paulina nodded slightly, and with an unknown power, she grabbed his fingers. Paul took her hands, and they went toward the car.
In the quietude of the park, my thoughts spoke to him in a silent conversation:
But not our love,
"Yes, mom. I’m finished. Daddy?" Paulina responded.
After a while, Paulina shouted with joy, "Look, Pavlos, that lion is staring at . I’m afraid."
Paul’s POV.
"Love, I will go to the office later. I have a eting to attend with Mrs. Lina," Elena inford Derek.
After the eting, I felt a sense of restlessness that had lingered since the morning. The fatigue in my bones prompted
to glance out through the car window.
Paul’s POV.
"I love you, Elena." Saying this, I pressed a kiss onto her picture, a silent gesture filled with the weight of unspoken words and regret.
As Derek walked away after ensuring Paulina’s safety, she was about to enter the school when her attention was captured by a familiar voice.
"Who?" she said, her expression befuddled. The man gave her a friendly smile.
"Yes, honey, I’m finished. Let’s go," he said.
We parted away.
Before heading out, Paulina and Derek shared affectionate monts with Elena, who received kisses from both of them.
I took Paulina with , skillfully managing her school activities so that Derek wouldn’t suspect anything. I had to seize every opportunity to spend ti with my daughter.
"Didn’t you say I should co to you? I’ve co to et you."
I looked at the river with a smile, feeling the warmth of the sun’s rays on my skin, and in that mont, it was as if I could sense your touch, Paul. The nostalgia and longing surged within —I miss you.
"And if a stranger offers you anything to eat, don’t accept it," Derek cautioned, emphasizing the importance of safety. Paulina gave him a kiss on the cheek, expressing her compliance with a nod.
Continue.
Paul smiled and tilted his head.
"Ma’am, we’re here," the driver announced, bringing
back to the present. I looked outside and realized we were near a park. A sudden urge hit , and I instructed the driver to take his ti.
{Hi, guys, there is a EVA’s story as well. IF you guys want i can share there too}
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