Chapter 92: Chapter 92

It's been a long time coming, but I still remember how the memories we shared here enveloped me. When I heard the sound of running water, the memories flowed with it. That reminds me of nothing—- that it is over. I strolled back to where we used to swim before, and although we were only here for a few days, I believe here is the portion of my life where I will bury all my emotions without hate or anger. If I could redo everything, I would not change a thing; this is still the road I would take to get to where we are now. The only thing I might change is the part where I made a mistake while helping Cole.

When I touched the water with my hand, the cold instantly engulfed my palm. I gazed down at the cold water and remembered how everything seemed to happen so quickly. We seemed to have forgotten that time was running out when we were still here, joyously pushing each other. Perhaps they are right; when you feel happiness, time seems to shorten. Destiny returns your smile in exchange for its ability to accelerate time.

I sat on the rock and put my foot down. Fortunately, Athen was sleeping, so I had time like this. One of my issues is also when Athen chooses to seek out her father. She is no longer a typical innocent child. She didn't question me about her father at the time because Wayne was around, but things would be different if she met her biological father. I stated at the time that I would not deny the two of them their rights as dad and daughter, but it appears that I am the only one who is being unjust in our current situation.

I stood up to arrange our clothes. I've also asked them to build me a cabinet, and everything we need for the house is already here. I don't have any other choice than to live peacefully with my daughter. This is something I've been thinking about for a long time. When I discovered that Adonis had fully abandoned and sold the house, I spent all of my money on it. Even though what he did injured me, I have no right to complain. It is his  decision, and I understand why he did it.

When I returned, Athen was still sleeping, so I took our suitcase and began placing our stuff in the cabinet. It used to be simply a hut, filled with the cacophony of the two of us, but now that it's here, I'm not sure if the silence will deafen me or if I should repent. I'm hoping Athen wakes up since it's piercingly quiet.

I took up my phone when I finished putting all of the stuff in. I pondered what I was going to do next as I peered at my phone intently. Is it truly time for me to find out what's going on with him? It's been a long time, and I returned to Turkey as if nothing had occurred. Everything appeared to be normal to me. My phone is switched on and I'm just at the search bar and not sure what to do next. I can see the letters on the keyboard, but I can't see the letters in Adonis' name.

In the end, I didn't do anything to battle the desire to learn everything about him since Athen and I were content with just the two of us. Even if some creatures were my opponents, I continued to look for his name. My fingers were trembling as the article loaded. The connection is still as poor as it was before. My anxiety was heightened by the slowness of the connection.

As the results came in, I felt like I'd been pricked by a thorn, but I didn't know where to look because the findings were still nothing new. It's the same as it was previously. I was still looking for everything I could find, and the first article I found was three years ago, which is probably the most recent result because if it weren't for eight years, it would be seven. That resulted in the period when he still didn't know who I was, so I didn't worry about  those articles anymore. He was last mentioned in the news three years ago. I began reading what was later published.

Because of a sequence of published words, my lips were covered while I read. I was upset because I couldn't believe Cole had been imprisoned yet escaped after being gone for two years. I can't quit reading what I've also learned about his firm being sold to Adonis. People are actually transformed by time. Adonis  was the first business tycoon since he had accomplished all of this in the two years since we had departed. I looked for a relevant topic but couldn't find anything. I would have quit reading if I hadn't  seen the post nine months earlier.

That story was released about the woman who was linked to him since, at the moment Cole vanished, there was another business tycoon who instantly clicked as the second. They were suspected of being in a relationship since, although being single, they were seen together multiple times. I put down my reading and lay down next to Athen. I didn't notice my tears were already streaming down my cheeks.

Sorry, Athen, but you might not see your father again. He is content, and it is my obligation to allow him to remain happy with others while avoiding more difficulty.

I feel like I'm choking as I attempt to comprehend what was published. Even if I attempt to accept that I should be happy merely because he is, I am unable to do so. There is a continual conflict in my heart that no matter what I do, I will never be able to retrieve what we both had. I sobbed even more as a little hand held me.

"Mommy, are you crying?" Athen asked me.

I shook my head and faced her, even though I knew I couldn't lie any longer. I deny that I am sobbing, despite the fact that my child is not foolish enough not to notice and recognize the tears in my eyes. I kissed her small fingers as he cupped my face. She rubbed her eyes with one hand to fully awaken from her sleep.

"Is this because of daddy?" I came to a halt as a result of her question.