After the Last Tear: Rising from the Ashes of a Broken Marriage novel Chapter 120

The hospital corridor reeked of antiseptic, cold and sterile.

Nolan stood outside the hospital room, watching his father's pale form through the glass window.

His fists were clenched so tightly that his nails cut into his palms, blood seeping through his fingers, though he seemed to feel nothing.

His father slowly opened his eyes, his gaze falling on Nolan with unmistakable disappointment and exhaustion.

When he spoke, his voice was hoarse and weak, as if it took all his strength"Nolan, if you insist on being with Aurelia, I'll strip you of your position at Creed Enterprises and adopt another son. You will no longer be the Creed heir."

Nolan's fists tightened further, his knuckles turning white. His gaze remained steady and resolute, his voice without a trace of hesitation "Dad, I'll give up everything."

"Nolan, do you have any idea what you're saying? You're the Creed heir, the head of Creed Enterprises! You'd abandon your family responsibilities for a woman?"

"Dad, I know you're disappointed in me, and I know you hate Aurelia. But I've tried—I truly cannot let her go.

She's the love of my life. Even after everything she's done, she still occupies my heart completely. I can give up Creed Enterprises, give up everything, but I cannot give her up. I know we're both beyond forgiveness. Rest assured, in the next life, we'll burn in hell together."

Shock flashed across his father's face, quickly replaced by profound disappointment. He closed his eyes, as if he couldn't bear to look at Nolan any longer "Go. Don't let me see you again."

Nolan said nothing more as he turned and left the room.His silhouette appeared solitary and determined, as if prepared to face whatever came next.

As he exited the hospital, Nolan ran directly into Evangeline.

Her face was pale, her eyes weary and pained.

After a moment of silent eye contact, Evangeline suddenly smiled, a bitter twist to her lips"Nolan, after all these years, I still lost to Aurelia."

"Evangeline, I'm sorry. We should end things."

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