But today, there was a sparkle in her eyes, and she seemed to have come back to life, vibrant and bright.
Karol smiled, "The best thing is happening right now. Just thinking about going abroad with you and starting our new life makes me happy.
Such words, almost like a confession, sent a shiver through Kaden's heart.
He pulled the car over to the side of the road, taking a moment to process that what he had just heard was not a figment of his imagination.
"Karol, did you just say..."
"I said, living with you makes me very happy." Karol turned to him, looking earnestly into his eyes, speaking each word with clarity.
Her smile was perfect, her gaze pure, as if she had been stripped of all pretense and transformed into a kind and simple person.
But in truth, only she knew her own thoughts.
She had lost her past, and with it, a part of herself. In the confusion of her daily life, only Kaden had stayed by her side.
He was loyal, good-looking, and capable of earning a living.
Why would she pass up such a decent man who could provide for her future?
Karol understood the situation and acted accordingly.
"Really?" Kaden grasped her shoulders, his usually calm voice tinged with unprecedented joy.
After all these years, he finally felt like after enduring the storm, he was finally seeing the moonlight.Karol smiled through her tears and gently embraced him.
"Of course it's true, Kaden. You're the first man I saw after waking up, and the best one. I don't know why, but being with you gives me a special sense of security. The feeling you give me is truly different from anyone else."
"We'll settle down and live a peaceful life together from now on. However, I might need some time to recuperate. After that, I'll join you in building our future. Let's create a warm home and maybe even get a cat and a dog to fill it with joy.How does that sound?"
Karol's vision of their future life struck a chord deep within Kaden's heart, a heart that had been cold and devoid of warmth for years.
He was overwhelmed by an uncontrollable surge of emotion, forgetting everything Karol had done in the past. All he wished for was for this moment to last forever.
"That's wonderful, truly wonderful." His eyes reddened, and he felt an intense urge to embrace the woman before him, to make her a part of his very being.
Soon, they arrived at the airport. In just half an hour, they would be able to leave all troubles behind and start anew.
Kaden held Karol's hand tightly, while she leaned comfortably against his shoulder, drifting into sleep. In her dreams, she seemed to revisit her past self.
The woman's wedding had been extravagant and exquisite, and the man was nothing short of perfect, lavishing her with open and unabashed love.
He had even commissioned a wedding dress adorned with 999 diamonds, a number symbolizing eternity in Chinese culture, announcing their union to the world and celebrating with the entire city, allowing everyone to witness their love and marriage.
And that was just the tip of the iceberg.