Aurum honestly believed that his silent efforts and years of companionship had wielded results. He thought that Gale had a change of heart and that she had feelings for him.

Therefore, he hastily canceled the engagement with Natalie, severing ties. He wanted a fresh start, unburdened, to embrace Gale.

However, what transpired was realizing that it was all his own misguided imagination.

Gale sighed. "I lied. Back then, it was just to deceive Shawn for a divorce."

In a moment of rashness, sh