When Love Becomes a Thing of the Past (Zoey) novel Chapter 686

Chapter 666: Love, Like a Dream

Marcus was an orphan who had learned to be independent from a young age. By a chance encounter on the street, he met Anabelle, who was just slightly over three years old at the time.

Young Anabelle was petite and thin. She approached him and said, “Big brother, I haven’t eaten in at long time. Can you share a steamed bun with me?”

At that moment, he had two steamed buns and generously gave one to her.

Holding the steamed bun, young Anabelle bowed to him and said in a soft and polite voice, “Thank you, big brother.”

He thought she would eat the steamed bun herself, but Anabelle ran over to her mother and gave the bun to her.

Her mother quickly devoured the bun, not sharing any of it with Anabelle. All content is © N0velDrama.Org.

At that time, Anabelle and her mother had already been ostracized by Lady Midas, and they had no place in the Royal Capital. They had to sleep on the streets.

In that area, there were many ruffians and hooligans. Despite her young age, Anabelle’s delicate face showed the early signs of a beauty, and some shady and lecherous men would tease her and even touch her face.

He decided to take Anabelle and her mother. Although his house was dilapidated, it provided them a place to stay.

Anabelle was very grateful to him and always called him “big brother.”

Soon, he learned about Anabelle’s background. Due to the illness of the wealthy Miss Lily, she decided to switch lives with Anabelle.

On that day, Anabelle left him to go to the Midas Family and become the shadow of Miss Midas, while her mother fell seriously ill and needed a large sum of money, a seemingly insurmountable obstacle.

A young girl had to bear it all prematurely, but she remained unafraid and resolute. She was as quiet as ever, smiling as she hid him farewell. “Big brother, I’m leaving. I’m going to live in a big house. I will live well. Big brother, please don’t come find me, and don’t say you know me. I don’t want to burden you or put you in danger. Thank you, big brother. I will remember you forever.”

She bowed to him once again and then walked away.

Later, he found a package at home. When he opened it, he found it filled with money. It was the money Anabelle had asked for from the Midas Family. There was also a note with her small handwriting: “Big brother, we will both be fine.“

He knew Anabelle had always remembered his kindness. His own conditions weren’t good either, but her money came to him in the gentlest way, supporting his pride and dignity.

Marcus knew he had encountered the best girl in the world.

It was also on that day that Marcus swore to strive for success. He wanted to become wealthy and join the upper class.

He had a talent for painting from a young age, but painting required significant investment. He used the money Anabelle left him to find the best teacher and began to study painting.

More than a decade passed in the blink of an eye. Marcus gradually learned that the Midas Family had a daughter, flourishing in the Royal Capital and becoming the most dazzling star, the focus of attention.

He often secretly went to the Midas Family’s gate or stood in a corner outside her school to catch a glimpse of her. She had transformed into Miss Midas, transported in luxury cars.

Her young face had matured into one of ethereal beauty. She enjoyed wearing white dresses and carrying a few books, attracting countless boys who pursued her like prized fish.

Marcus couldn’t accept it. That day, he secretly went to the Midas Family’s mansion, hiding in a dim corner outside the gate. He saw Lord Alpha in person for the first time.

The wedding date was approaching, and Lord Alpha was having dinner at the Midas residence. The entire Midas mansion was illuminated, and a Rolls Royce, a world-class luxury car, was parked on the lawn. Lord Alpha wore a classic white shirt and black trousers, his meticulously ironed clothes. devoid of wrinkles, exuding the elegance and nobility of an elite businessman. His business-like aura and extraordinary demeanor made people admire him.

Marcus stood in the corner, and when he saw Lord Alpha, he realized the significant gap between himself and this man. Some people were born to be the pride of the heavens, and no matter how hard others worked, they could never match up.

Lord Alpha was incredibly superior, dazzling, and radiant.

At the time, Mida s’s father stood beside Lord Alpha, speaking with attentiveness. Lord Alpha listened with a distant look in his eyes, seemingly focused elsewhere.

Marcus followed Lord Alpha’s gaze and saw Anabelle. That evening, she wore a white fur coat and stood beside a Christmas tree, her obedient demeanor as if she were watching her own toes.

Lord Alphia’s gaze was fixed on Anabelle, his handsome brows and eyes reflecting softness and a faint smile. He occasionally looked at her, entranced.

Mida s’s father, an experienced man, quickly concluded the conversation, asking Anabelle to escort Lord Alpha.

And so, Lord Alpha and Anabelle walked together.

Marcus followed behind. Lord Alpha and Anabelle walked ahead, strolling. Anabelle seemed to have just met Lord Alpha, and she accepted the fact that he would soon become her husband. She appeared exceptionally gentle and tender.

Neither of them spoke, but Lord Alpha had one hand in his trouser pocket. As they walked, he took. his hand out and tried to hold Anabelle’s small hand.