“If your mother could see this from heaven, I’m sure she’d feel at peace.”
“Thank you,” Ember said as she wiped the tears from her eyes.
“Still being so formal?” Sienna teased with a smile. “What should you call me now?”
Ember burst into laughter through her tears and called out sweetly, “Mom.
“Yes!” Sienna replied warmly.
Chapter 21
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Atlas watched the entire wedding from the shadows of the venue.
He couldn’t bring himself to disturb Ember, so he sat quietly in the corner, watching from afar.
When he saw her and Forrest kiss as they were surrounded by happiness, he couldn’t stop himself from leaving the scene.
“Let’s go back,” he rasped to Callan with a hoarse volet.
When he returned to the empty Ferguson residence, he could no longer hold himself together. Sliding down against the doorframe, he broke into heart–wrenching sobs,
If only he hadn’t let Kaylee manipulate him….
If only he hadn’t pushed Ember away time and time again…..
It should have been him standing beside her, sharing their vows and receiving all the blessings.
Yet, there were no “if onlys” in life. Time was like a flowing river, passing without pausing as it left no traces behind.
Ember had moved on with her life, leaving Atlas stuck n the past, consumed by regret and loneliness.
The empty mansion continued to echo with the sound of his suppressed, anguished cries.
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