Chapter: 2411

Instead, he had prayed, not for happiness, but for the smallest grace: a chance to catch a glimpse of Bethany from afar, unnoticed by her.

And yet, even that tiny solace had been shadowed by a consuming fear—the fear of seeing her with another man.

Four years of agony and yearning, teetering between hope and dread, had carved themselves deeply into his soul.

Now, standing on the other side of that dark chasm, Jonathan counted his blessings. He was with Bethany again. They were raising their children together. Life, to him, felt complete.

If he had any wish left, it was for time to stretch itself thin-to linger just a little longer. Because who could guarantee a next Life?