"I understand, Leon! Go! I'll pray for you and Ayla to have a happy life. I'll pray for your marriage to be joyful," Chloe said before entering the house, leaving Leon still kneeling. His face was bowed down, tears falling unnoticed.

Mourning the demise of his relationship with Chloe, Leon would have to marry Ayla in less than a week. The girl who had been like a sister to him all this time.

Gathering his shattered strength, Leon tried to stand up and leave. He tried to be strong, bury his feelings for Chloe, all for the sake of his mother.

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"You've gone too far!" Edrik scolded. He couldn't...