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Fate, it seemed, had other plans for me. Though I should have died in that plane crash–the chances of surviving such a disaster were almost zero.
Perhaps because my first half of life had been too tragic, even heaven felt compassion and gave me a chance at rebirth.
I fell into the sea but miraculously survived.
Despite the excruciating pain in my leg, relying on survival instincts and years of swimming experience, I managed to struggle to the shore.
After collapsing on a deserted island for several days, when I was almost at my limit, a merchant fleet passing through the strait discovered me.
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The sea breeze filled the sails of the ship.
In a luxurious cabin, I lay on a bed with a stranger sitting on a round stool beside me.
For an entire month, he stayed by my side every day, that round stool almost becoming his exclusive seat.
He was Bruce Imler, the ship’s traveling doctor.
Bruce stretched lazily and said with a smile in somewhat
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awkward Crusian, “You’re a medical miracle! Your leg was nearly crippled, but now you’ve not only survived, but I’ve managed to heal you.”
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“Theo, she’s awake,” he said to someone standing behind him.
A Crusian man walked over at the sound.
He pressed his lips tightly together, his cold demeanor seemed to chill the air around him.
He was the boss of this merchant ship, Theodore Walsh.
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From the sailors on board, I learned that he had become a mercenary at fifteen and held an important position in the business world by twenty.
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It was he who had ordered people to rescue me and had Bruce treat my injuries.
When I asked why, he said he habitually provided shelter for Crusians.
Since surviving was already an unexpected blessing, I was quite relaxed and not afraid of him.
He asked indifferently, “This shipping route is ending. Should we send you back to your country then?”
After my parents passed away, I had no family left in my home country.
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Starting fresh somewhere else might be the better choice.
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I shook my head and mustered the courage to ask him, “Is there any way I could stay?”
He glanced at me, didn’t ask further, and turned to leave.
By the time I could walk normally, the ship had docked at the port. He never mentioned sending me back, but quickly helped me obtain a landing visa.
I was assigned as an assistant at his company. I rented a house to stay temporarily, planning to find another path once my leg fully recovered.
With daily interactions, Theodore and I gradually became more familiar with each other.
In my spare time, I tried to resume training, and my body gradually became more agile.
One day, at a gathering, I grabbed Theodore’s arm in my drunken state and pulled him aside, telling him about my past experiences back home, not shedding a single tear throughout.
He remained silent, just continuing to drink.
Strangely, after that, whenever I encountered difficulties, Theodore would appear at just the right moment to help me out.A few months later, I mentioned wanting to continue my dance career. Theodore seemed to have already contacted the most prestigious dance association in the area for me, and
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everything progressed exceptionally smoothly, beyond my expectations. However, I never could have imagined that after a year apart, I would rum into Colton and Freya again. That evening, I had agreed to attend a banquet as Theodore’s companion. While he was discussing business with others, I walked around the ballroom by myself Just then, I spotted Colton and Freya.Just then, I spotted Callon and Freya.
Seeing them still as intimate as before. Il looked away.
But Colton saw me, and his whole body shuddered as if struck by lightning.
He immediately rushed over, asking in disbelief, “Ania, is that really you?”
The moment he recognized me, an inexplicable awkwardiness spread through the air.
I thought we would never meet again, but fate always likesstto play tricks on people.
However, since I couldn’t avoid it, there was no point in denying it.
I nodded lightly. “Long time no see.”
A flash of pain crossed Colton’s eyes, quickly replaced by anger..
He demanded, “Aria, if you’re fine, why didn’t you contact me? Do you know how long I’ve been looking for you?”
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Freya tugged at his sleeve, but he violently shook her off.
He pushed me against the wall and forcefully kissed me.
He said, “I’ve missed you so much.”
