Chapter 14
Yohan was suddenly overwhelmed with a deep sense of panic as if something was quietly slipping away from him.
People were always slow to realize things. They only understand the value of things after losing them.
Yohan started scrolling through Naomi’s old social media posts and the daily updates she once shared with him.
He couldn’t help but laugh as he read through their chat history, where she had vividly described things to him.
Yohan never realized how interesting her texts were before. However, she was the one sending him long messages most of the
time–he rarely replied or even checked them.
Naomi gradually started sharing fewer updates with him. She eventually stopped texting him first.
A person’s desire to share would never vanish—it would only shift elsewhere. As such, she started confiding in Samuel about the
little things in her life.
Without realizing it, he had subtly woven himself into every part of Naomi’s life. Yet Yohan paid no attention to it, thinking that
they were just close siblings.
Yohan continued to enjoy her kindness toward him. He was used to being loved and relished in it, thinking that she would never
leave him.
It was only when he truly lost Naomi that he woke up. Yohan realized that he had always loved her, but she was already gone.
Julian had also left, saying that he wanted to attend a boarding school. He didn’t want the household staff to take care of him and
said that he could take care of himself just fine.
Yohan was the only person left in the huge house after Julian left. It no longer resembled a home, as it was devoid of warmth. He
found Naomi heartless as she had left nothing of hers for him.
Yohan was rather envious of Julian, as he could still visit her weekly and give her calls. On the other hand, Yohan could only numb
himself with alcohol daily.
Countless instances where Naomi had stayed by his side flashed in his mind.
Yohan felt immensely guilty and regretful, hating himself for missing out on all his chances. His heart ached whenever he thought of her every night.
He had met someone who loved him dearly early on, and he could have been happy. Yet he ruined everything with his own hands.
Tears slid down Yohan’s cheeks as he looked through their only photo together taken on their wedding day.
He wished that the Yohan from the future could travel back in time to six years ago. That Yohan should have told him not to hurt and push Naomi away, never letting her leave.
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Yohan thought that if he were to be given a chance to restart everything, he would hold onto her hand tight, never letting go no
matter what.
Unfortunately, there was no restarting life.
Naomi was still Yohan’s wife a few months back, but she would be getting married again soon. His mind was a mess, wondering
how everything could have happened.
Yohan informed Julian that Naomi would be getting married to Samuel. He hoped that Julian would be in anguish that she had left
them so mercilessly.
However, Julian wasn’t sad. Instead, he felt happy for her. “Mommy is happy with Uncle Sam. I wish her happiness.”
Yohan thought he had no right to blame Naomi when even a child knew she was happier being with Samuel.
Yohan attended Naomi’s wedding. Samuel had given her the wedding Yohan couldn’t give to her. Julian offered to be the flower
boy.
The wedding was grand. Yohan only found out how beautiful Naomi had looked in a wedding dress.
“I wish you happiness,” he said.
“Thank you.” Naomi smiled brightly.
She had already let go, and Yohan knew he had missed a chance at happiness. The greatest punishment for him was the fact that he would never be happy again.
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