Chapter 326


    Magnus had journeyed far and wide, seeking Natalia’s whereabouts. He tirelessly searched city after


    city, gazing at the neon streetlights at night, hoping to spot a familiar silhouette. However, no matter


    how fervently he yearned, there was no trace of Natalia.


    Returning to Melfort, he opened the door of the vi and was greeted by the wide–eyed gaze of little


    Jonas. The boy plunged into his arms, murmuring. “Daddy, if you can’t find Mommy, please can take a


    break. She must be watching us from a corner somewhere, quietly. Don’t be sad, Daddy You still have


    me.”


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    Tears welled up in Magnus‘ eyes. He could no longer hold back his sorrow, and the father and son


    embraced, consumed by their shared pain.


    At night, Magnus would clutch Natalia’s nightgown as he slept. Her scent was no longer there, but it


    was the only way he could fall asleep.


    Each time Magnus looked into Jonas deep blue eyes, he was reminded of his wife. He pleaded to the


    heavens, “God, please don’t be so cruel. Let me find her I can’t live without her!”


    A yearter, in the eternal city of Rome.


    Rome, one of the cradles of world culture, was nestled in the heart of Italy. With its ancient city to the


    north and its modern metropolis to the south, Rome was a city that had risen from the ashes time and


    again, boasting breathtaking architecture and artistic masterpieces


    On the square in front of the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, pigeons ambled leisurely. At the


    same time, a weary–looking street musician sat on a bench, lost in his music and indifferent to the


    world around him.


    These artists made a living by painting and ying music for tourists. Some were unsung talents, some


    were drifters, and others simply enjoyed the lifestyle. For varying reasons, they led simr lives of


    wandering.


    Among them, the most popr was a man. Unlike his fellow street artists, he was tall and slim, and


    always well–groomed. But his face bore a permanent look of mncholy. This man was none other


    than the long–lost Hector Cood.


    Ever since Natalia had supposedly died in a car crash six years ago, Hector had been in a state of


    despair.


    At that time, he was studying at Harvard University in the United States. His grief was so overwhelming


    that he made a mistake during an experiment, causing a violent explosion in theb. Consequently, the


    university asked him to leave, hoping he would recover emotionally before resuming his studies.


    However, after losing Natalia, Hector was a mere shell of his former self. His life felt meaningless. He


    packed his bags and embarked on a nomadic journey


    Hector aimlessly roamed in foreignnds. Every time he arrived at an unfamiliar sight, he would pull out


    the photo of Natalia he had hidden away. allowing her to see the scenery around him, then an endless


    regret would well up in his heart.


    He deeply regretted his cowardice. If he had been braver back then, and taken Natalia away from


    Magnus in time, how could she have possibly drowned at sea?


    Or, if he had made his strong attitude clear from the start, stop her from serving as a damn substitute


    bride and bing Magnus wife, how could she have passed away so prematurely?!


    And so, Hector vented his desperately needing to be saved soul in the boundless foreign forget his love


    for Natalia


    nds. But no matter where he went, he still couldn’t


    He couldn’t ept it, that the purest and kindest girl with the sweetest, most innocent smile, had


    permanently left him!


    His wanderings led him to Rome, where the picturesque scenerypelled him to stay. Here, he


    picked up his long–forgotten paintbrush, channeling his thoughts and emotions into vibrant hues of


    pastel and purple.


    His paintings stirred amotion among the Romans, causing a scramble for his works. They were


    enamored with Hector’s art, especially the sweet smiling woman featured in every piece.


    The woman was none other than Natalia, the object of Hector’s constant thoughts and longing What he


    didn’t know was that when God closed a door, he opened a window But the timing wasn’t right yet


    A year ago, Natalia had taken an oath on her beloved son Jonas because of Belle’s coercion and


    ended up in Italy She lived under a pseudonym, enjoying the scenery and historical sites. The rich


    history permeating the air helped Natalia momentarily forget her heartache


    She found a job as a fashion designer at Stitches Fashion Thepany was on the verge of


    bankruptcy due to outdated clothing designs. However, Natalia’s innovative designspletely


    transformed thepany’s outdated philosophy Under her guidance, Stitches Fashion gradually made


    its way onto the international stage from being an unknown small business


    Natalia had a busy year. Her longing for Magnus and little Jonas was channeled into her design work.


    Her fullmitment was rewarded with steady progress in Stitches Fashion Every stride thepany


    made bore the mark of Natalia’s tireless efforts


    The owner of Stitches Fashion was extremely grateful to Natalia for saving thepany’s fate. He had


    offered her shares in the firm on several asions, only to be gently turned down every time.