Chapter 104 Once You Come, You’re a Sertonian
In the past, wherever we went, we always had to bring Yuna along.
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As soon as I sat on the plane, I closed my eyes to sleep. Shawn seemed like he wanted to say something, but I didn’t want to
hear it.
The flight wasn’t long, but just before landing, we encountered extreme weather. It was as if a tornado had swept through. Gandaria. The plane shook violently in the air, and people screamed repeatedly.
1 felt a sense of impending death and could only grip the armrest tightly, trying to suppress the feeling.
Shawn seemed scared too. His face turned slightly pale. Amid the intense turbulence, he suddenly turned to look at me, and I couldn’t help but glance at him as well.
“It’s okay, don’t be afraid.” Shawn must’ve thought I was too scared to speak–maybe I didn’t look so good either–so he suddenly reached out and held my fingers tightly.
1 abruptly pulled my hand away and curled up, unwilling to let him touch
- me.
Shawn’s eyes widened in surprise. That feeling of facing death brought my memory back to my past life. Even in my final moments, Shawn hadn’t held my hand to see me off. Now, just because of some turbulence, I needed his concern even less.
Fortunately, despite the scare, the plane landed safely at Sertonia International Airport.
I didn’t know if it was because I had pulled my hand away on the plane, but Shawn remained silent the entire way.
I didn’t bother with him either. As soon as we got to the hotel, I said to him, “I want to go out and walk around alone. Is that okay?”
“Whatever!” Shawn was still angry. His words didn’t match his usual composure.
“Okay.” I turned and flagged down a taxi. After getting in, I saw Shawn still standing at the hotel entrance, his eyes fixed in my direction.
Sertonia is a modern, international, and innovative city–culturally diverse and rapidly developing.
I rode the taxi aimlessly, weaving through the towering skyscrapers. Suddenly, I remembered the most iconic phrase about Sertonia–Once you come, you’re a Sertonian.”
This modern, inclusive city might just be a paradise for all who chase their dreams.
Eventually, I arrived at Sertonia Bay. I’d heard it was picturesque and unforgettable.
The sun was warm like fire, and the sea breeze was intoxicating. I wandered alone, feeling peaceful and free.
In my past life, I never had this kind of mindset. Though I had money and time, I was always caught up in human relationships and love affairs, never daring to open my heart and embrace a new world.
Now, I opened my hand, allowing everything to happen–and allowing everything to pass.
With no worries on my mind, my body felt light. The beautiful scenery before me was almost blinding
Isat on a bench, shadows of the trees swaying gently.
Suddenly, someone blocked the sunlight. I squinted slightly, feeling a bit annoyed.
“Ms. Mayfield, are you alone?” A deep, pleasant male voice made me feel as though I were dreaming.
My eves widened and widened again. When the light finally focused, I could hardly believe it–Ethan was standing right in
Chapter 104 Once You Come, You’re a Sertonian
“Sorry. I followed you.” Ethan’s first words were actually an explanation.
“How did you follow me?” I asked curiously.
Ethan only smiled without answering, tilting his head to glance up at the tree canopy above.
“Goodbye,” I said, trying to put him in his place.
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But Ethan suddenly reached out and grabbed my hand. A jolt went through me–1 couldn’t shake him off. He applied a bit of force, and I fell back onto the bench.
“Ms. Mayfield, do you know why I chose to work with Mr. Hartwell?” His voice came softly.
My heart pounded, and I shifted my gaze toward him.
His clear eyes, like glowing amber, were impossibly beautiful.
Ethan seemed a bit flustered under my gaze and looked away, letting out a soft laugh. “Of course, it was because of you. I couldn’t find a better way to get close to you. It just so happened that Mr. Hartwell needed a settlement system–and it just so happened my company developed one. Everything… just happened to line up.”
By the end, his voice had turned slightly hoarse. Then he added quietly, “Back then, you gave me 800,000 dollars. You helped me pay off my family’s debts. You even helped me bury Grandma. You didn’t let me fall into utter despair. Tiffany, how could I ever repay you for all that?”
A few flashes of memory suddenly surfaced in my mind. In my past life, I vaguely recalled receiving some photos from a charity organization–updates on the beneficiaries. One scene showed a thin figure standing at a doorway as someone carried a coffin out of the church.
I suddenly turned to stare at Ethan. In my previous life, I had seen him once too–but only as a standing figure from behind.
“You must believe there are still more good people than bad in this world.” I smiled and tried to comfort him. “Alright, let’s not talk about the past. I’m sure your grandma, wherever she is, can see what you’ve achieved. She’d be proud of you.”
“Mm–hmm. But I think my grandma would’ve wanted to see me married, with a family and a career of my his deep eyes locked firmly onto me.
Send Gifts
y own,” Ethan said,
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