Chapter 201
At first, the public responded with nothing but ridicule. Some of them who were eyeing the reward intentionally provided false information and
fabricated evidence.
But eventually, someone came forward with valid details.
Once it became apparent that the reward was real, a frenzy ensued, with countless individuals scrambling to help
Even Alyssa became aware of the pro
The overwhelming curiosity about her whereabouts didn’t stir any emotion in her–not gratitude, not nostalgia. Instead, it irritated her.
She had already erased her identity. Wasn’t that proof enough of her resolve?
Alyssa knew she wasn’t someone who would rekindle a past relationship. She had never intended to forgive him. She only found Stefan’s apology Imughable
If he knew he was in the wrong, why had he pretended for so long that everything was normal?
There were countless times she wished he would just be honest with her by telling her plainly that he had fallen out of love, that someone else had taken her place in his heart.
That way, they could have at least parted ways amicably.
Surprisingly, Stefan drew a clear line between his body and his heart. He indulged in Juliette’s body while professing his supposed love for Alyssa
Was deceiving her some kind of game to him?
Fine, then. If he wanted to play games, she’d give him a taste of his own medicine.
Alyssa deliberately leaked a few photos and her supposed location to some people, instructing them to pass them along to Stefan.
With a cold smile, she boarded a plane to Aguria, calculating her timing to ensure she stayed one step ahead.
On the other side of the world, Stefan received sure photos of Alyssa along with precise location details. His hands trembled with joy.
“Lyssa’s planning to forgive me, isn’t she? She must be waiting for me to find her!”
Without hesitation, he booked the next flight to Flontain and rushed to the airport.
Two planes took off simultaneously, their routes and destinations opposite.
As Stefan set foot in Flontain, a wave of nervous anticipation mixed with hope and fear washed over him. He asked Leann to check his outfit several times, ensuring there was nothing amiss. After steadying his nerves, he set off for Alyssa’s seaside inn.
The romantic, gentle sea breeze brushed against him, making his heart pound with anticipation. He was more nervous now than he had been when he first confessed his love to her.
Would she forgive him? She would, wouldn’t she?
After all, they had been so deeply in love for so many years. Love like that wasn’t so easily cast aside.
Stefan clung to this belief, deceiving himself as he ignored the resolute actions Alyssa had taken to cut ties with him. He told himself repeatedly that she still loved him, and that all she was waiting for was an apology.
He believed that a heartfelt apology would make everything right again. They could go back to how things were before.
They had to!
Carrying a bouquet of sunflowers, Stefan arrived at the inn.
The wind chimes hanging by the door swayed gently, creating a crisp and pleasant melody that filled the air. The beautifully decorated inn exuded a
dreamlike charm.
But Stefan wasn’t in the mood to appreciate any of it. If only Alyssa had been by his side, he might have felt like admiring the scenery.
Stefan knocked on the door, his nerves on edge. He had already rehearsed how to apologize in his head.
However, no one answered, no matter how long be waited.
“Maybe she’s sleeping and didn’t hear me,” he muttered to himself, giving the door another series of knocks, Still, there was no response.
