father-in-law on the terrace. He wasn't asked how he was feeling, because the answer would definitely be no d

itchell asked after tak

orry, sir, I've never visi

urely. "No problem. Your mother and I are happy t

is marriage, which had only lasted a month, had not brought happiness to Alyssa. He

re

s ears. Finally, the noise in his

r,

if blocked by a huge stone. The words he

? Just say it," Mitc

between you and Alys

ssurance he had crumbled away. Only

e coming home?" Br

be more upright. The relaxed atmosphere that had ini

eek not coming home to avoid you. She's busy with he

ths to regain his composure. Although it was difficult, he tried

ir," Bren

lve our issues. But... it turns out

Brent? You must know, Alyssa isn't the type to just avoi

deed a rational and mature girl. Sometimes she was even wiser t

t, sir," Brent an

ediately find Alyssa and fix it," Mitchell said

sorry

o me and asked for my blessing to court Alyssa, I truly believed you would

emain silent and accept all of Mitchell's dis

that were always available on the terrace table. He wr

, directing his gaze to the pap

e to meet Alyssa after Mitchell told him where she was

ir," Brent sa

.

she allowed herself to feel a bit more at ease, moving away from the hustle a

, Alyssa could only see a stretch of green from the expanse of grass. It was only green, yet it was not boring. However, Alyssa felt

ring would be on her left hand. Soon the ring slipped off her finger like a stone falling, leaving Brent and her to p

said softly, looking up. She held b

end it all, Alyssa shoul

lked leisurely along the asphalt path, flanked by lush trees on both sides. The air

yss

being called by someone. Then, she smi

?" greet

d a man named William, who w

s. They became acquainted because William was also from Las Vegas. The difference was that William came with his friend

getables on the table in William's villa courtyard. There were too

o. It's just us bein

imed William's fr

said a tall, skinny man. If Alyssa re

Alyssa

ly entertained Alyssa. William and his two

their experiences when they first arrived in California. They felt like they were in a different world because of its cool

till single," William

y. Don't even ho

yssa were still single, I'd introduce

e him. This guy lie

e banter of the three men. Even her stomac

n joked again while handing Alyssa a glass of warm orange juice.

armer. Her throat al

g to go back?" William asked while ch

know yet. I feel like I'm

husband?" Ian interjec

looking for another

y received a smack on the back of his he

else's wife overthin

to suppress the sudden headache that attacke

ked, concerned, noticing A

a bit dizzy," A

passed, the dizziness only worsened. Now, Alyssa's vision

n, who was sitting

out loudly just as Alyssa dr

lost cons

s or humorous expressions from the three men. Instead, there was only a terrifying blank expression. Suddenly, William pulled Alys

Delon. "Let Janice know

contin