I guess I underestimated Ethan and Nancy.
Even though they were both behind bars, one only got a three–and–a–half–year sentence, and the other one got extradited due to her foreign nationality. It was hard to say if they were really punished or not.
But there was also so good news. Dad had finally been released, and new investigations into Joshua’s death concluded that Ariel was the one to bla. Joshua was about to leave the city, but Ariel invited him over for one last ti. He went, but never ca back.
Hannah was so angry when she learned the truth about Joshua’s death that she could have killed Ariel on the spot. But Ariel had already been arrested, so she could only be punished by law.
And it was not just about Joshua. Ariel had a lot of other dirty laundry that had been aired in the tapes that Nicole gave . Even if she wasn’t in jail, she’d be condemned by everyone.
"Dad!"
My mom and I stood outside the prison, waiting for my dad. When he appeared, I couldn’t help but shout.
My mother’s eyes reddened, and she walked up to greet him with .
After seeing Mom and , Dad couldn’t contain his excitent. He hugged us tightly, and at that mont, I felt like our family was complete.
On our way ho, I told my dad all about what had happened lately.
After listening, he frowned. "Are you and Damon planning to get back together?"
My mom sighed. "I don’t approve, but Damon did put in a lot of effort for you to overturn the case. And ever since you ca back, he’s been trying to make ands. It’s your call."
"What do you think?" Dad turned to and asked.
Lately, I have been in touch with Damon. We hadn’t cut off contact completely because of Catherine, but we had been talking less.
He must have known by now that Leo was his son. He must be feeling pretty confused.
I shook my head and said, "I’m not sure. Should we leave this place? Mom said she wants to give up the company."
"Give up the company?" Dad was taken aback. He knew that was the company Mom had worked so hard to build. He used to tell her not to work so hard, but she never listened. Now she was the one who wanted to give up.
"Yes, I’ve realized that health is much more important. As long as our family is safe and healthy, that’s enough. The city isn’t right for us. I want to live sowhere else." My mom was looking at the whole ti she was saying this, and I knew it was mostly for my sake.
If there were no more complications between Damon and , Mom would never want to leave here.
I didn’t avoid her gaze. Instead, I asked, "If I leave here, it ans I might never see Jones again. Can you accept that?"
"Yes." Mom replied very firmly. "If it’s ant to be, we’ll see each other again."
Her answer made feel a bit better. I didn’t want to force myself to be with soone I didn’t love.
When I got ho, Hannah had prepared a lavish dinner to welco my father back. We hadn’t eaten together like this in a long ti. It felt like a dream.
Since I had decided to leave this place, the handling of the company would be a big issue. Mom found a reliable friend to entrust with the transfer of the Brooks family’s company. We just needed to pack up and prepare to leave as soon as possible. If there was anything that needed to be handled, we would send soone back.
I had no objections to this arrangent.
I thought Damon might not want to hold back anymore. After all, he was now facing a dilemma he couldn’t untangle.
"Are you really leaving?" Luna and the others were reluctant to see go; they were always asking about it.
"Yeah, I’ll let you know my new address. You can co visit when you have ti. But rember, don’t tell anyone else, especially you, Luna. Don’t tell Mitch!" I warned Luna.
Even though I thought Damon wouldn’t necessarily co looking for even if he knew my new address, I still wanted to remind her.
Luna was pregnant now, and Sofia’ kids were already a month old. If I left, they would have to wait a while to visit . It was not easy with kids. Only Clara would have an easier ti.
"I get it; I won’t tell Mitch. You and Damon..." Luna didn’t finish her sentence.
"You all know that Catherine is back, right? Sotis there’s no need to humiliate yourself." I gave a light laugh and took a sip of my bitter black coffee. Suddenly, it tasted awful. I should be drinking milk,
orange juice, or sothing sweet and sour. Otherwise, the bitterness in my heart would only be magnified.
Luna and the others exchanged glances; their expressions looked complicated. Catherine’s resurrection and Ariel’s arrest had been the talk of the town. Damon had once targeted Nancy and others, so it was hard to say whether Catherine could accept him. I can’t believe soone could co back to life after being dead for so long." Clara couldn’t help but exclaim. "If I hadn’t seen her with my own eyes that day, I would have thought the news was fake."
"I heard she has a son... Damon’s son? Is it true?" Luna asked, looking puzzled.
"It should be. I’ve seen her son, and he looks just like Damon." I replied.
Luna’s face changed color, and she fell silent..
Just then, my phone rang. It was Catherine. I haven’t been to her for treatnt since that day, but she called every three days to remind . I really didn’t get what she was up to..
And I didn’t block Catherine’s number either. I was not even sure what I was thinking.
I hung up the phone and then got a ssage.
"Ms. Brooks, you’ve already paid for the treatnt. I can continue whenever you’re free. But I’ve moved. If you need , co to Starlight Estates."
When I saw ’Starlight Estates, for so reason, my heart ached.
Did Damon move Catherine and her kid there?!
But what right did I have to ddle?
This ti, I finally blocked Catherine’s number. I didn’t want to hear anything about Damon and Catherine anymore. Whatever happened to them was none of my business.
All I could do was leave decisively when Damon ca looking for .
After the party, I headed straight back to my place. In the city, we only kept the mansion here. I had put all the other houses up for sale, because there was no point keeping them.
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