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    Rnd had always been aware of Amanda’s deception. From the start, he sensed her intentions weren’t pure. Rnd simply pitied her and didn’t want to expose her. He had been waiting for her to confess the truth. Even now, he couldn’t bring himself to believe that she truly had no feelings for him.


    Confined to his hospital bed for an extended period, Rnd’s emotions for Amanda fluctuated wildly, from love to hatred, and then back to love, before eventually settling into indifference.


    As time passed, it seemed as if Amanda had never been part of his life, yet the memory of the pain she caused, both physical and emotional, lingered.


    A yearter, Aurora and Dunn announced their engagement. Molly finally persuaded her parents to let her visit Lucas abroad during a holiday. Kalel appeared more mature, though it was merely a facade. Sariah had thrown herself into a new idol obsession, spending all her allowance on their merchandise. Michael and Dulce enjoyed yful moments with their twin boys.


    Meanwhile, Rnd took business lessons from Adrian, mastering every role and oveing various challenges.


    Over the next five years, he briefly dated a few times, but no rtionshipsted beyond a month. Eventually, he understood that youth came only once, and the desire to give everything to love someone was a fleeting feeling that could never be repeated.


    At times, noticing his loneliness, Joelle would hesitate for a moment before suggesting, “If you still miss Amanda, I’ll help you find her.”


    “No.” Rnd had always trusted in destiny, refraining from forcing oues.


    “You seem so detached from everything these days, and it’s concerning.” With a smile, Rnd reassured her. “I’ve simply matured and learned how to shield myself.”


    Unable to resist, Joelle asked, “Is your heart still with her?”


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    “No, it’s not,” Rnd replied honestly. “I’ll never give a second chance to someone who has hurt and used me. I won’t lower myself like that.”


    “But…”


    “Look, what I really desire is to find a simple, ordinary girl. Together, we could craft a beautiful life. That’s truly all I want.”


    When Rnd reached the age of twenty-six, Joelle and her friends arranged a series of blind dates for him.


    He ended up choosing a banker’s daughter who was two years his junior—a shy, well-mannered, and thoughtful young woman. Rnd didn’t show much enthusiasm, yet she was quite taken with him and resolved to be his wife.


    After several more dates, Rnd agreed to an engagement.


    Rnd cherished holding her close while they slept. asionally, he would wake in the middle of the night, momentarily fearing she was gone, but just seeing her there would instantly ease his worries.


    “Did you have a nightmare?” she asked.


    “Yeah.”


    “You’ve probably endured a lot in the past, and that’s why you’re feeling so uncertain now.”


    “I’m not that fragile.”


    “Rnd, you can let your guard down with me. I was sent by God to help you. I will mend every hurt you’ve suffered. While others may leave, I’ll stay forever. I’m going to keep you safe by my side and never let go!”


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