Chapter 19
Damien took the pen the young man handed him and opened the notebook.
His heart felt heavy yet reverent as he began to write.
“To the Neighboring Sister:
Your brother=no, your admirer–told me your story.
As he spoke, one thing became clear: your kindness toward him and his deep affection for you are undeniable,
Even when you rejected him, you did it with grace, concerned more about others‘ opinions than your own feelings.
But let me ask you this: do the opinions of others really matter so much?
You have one life.
Will you spend it hiding behind society’s judgments, or will you find the courage to fight for the person you love?
Your admirer is braving the streets, asking strangers to bless a love he believes in so fiercely,
He doesn’t care about whispers or stares–not because they don’t hurt, but because his love
for
you is stronger than anything they could throw at him.
When I asked if it was worth it, he said, ‘Seeing her smile makes everything worth it.‘
That, I believe, is the truest form of love: pure, unwavering, and selfless.
It transcends age, wealth, and status.
It’s a gift we often don’t recognize until it’s gone.
If you find it in your heart to accept him, I wish you both a lifetime of happiness, free from the chains of others‘ opinions.”
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Handing the notebook back, Damien smiled faintly.
The young man’s eyes sparkled with gratitude.
“Thank you, sir. What you wrote–it’s perfect. She’ll be so moved.”
Damien nodded. “And thank you. Talking to you helped me see things clearly.”
For the first time in months, the fog in Damien’s mind lifted.
He finally admitted what he had been too afraid to face.
He loved Celeste.
Not as a father. Not as a protector.
But as a man who wanted to hold her, kiss her, and make her his.
This love might not be conventional.
might not be understood or accepted by others.
But did that really matter?
Life was too short for regrets.
Returning home, Damien made two decisions.
First, the Sterling Corporation would shift its focus to scientific innovation.
Twenty percent of the company’s annual profits would be allocated to two fields: cryonics
research and cancer treatment.
He wanted to ensure that people like Celeste could one day be cured and revived.
Second, he stepped down as CEO, appointing his younger brother, Nathan, to take over.
With his responsibilities handed off, Damien could dedicate himself fully to what truly
mattered.
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