Return, My Love: Wooing the Neglected Ex-Wife

Chapter 1123:

Lucas was aware that parting was a normal part of life, yet he hadn’t foreseen it happening so soon—their relationship had just begun yesterday. The silence between them filled with a growing sadness, which was the last thing either of them desired.

“Molly.” Lucas took her hand in his. “Just give me a bit of time. As soon as I’m done with my studies here, I’ll come to you.”

“You mean, come to Illerith? Are you planning to practice medicine there?”

“Yes!” Lucas’ response was enthusiastic. “It’s the perfect solution for us to be together, isn’t it? I can’t stand the thought of a long-distance relationship, so I’m willing to make the move.”noveldrama

While discussing their future might seem a bit far-fetched at the moment, Lucas was committed to making it work, one step at a time. Molly looked confused still. “But why must it be you who moves? What about your family here?”

“Molly, you’re so sweet.” Lucas was touched by her words, and his tone became gentle. “Aurora will get married sooner or later, and if you come to live with me, your parents definitely won’t agree. Even if they do, it’ll break their hearts.”

“I understand,” Molly acknowledged, her emotions equally fraught with conflict.

“We’ll figure it out,” Lucas reassured her. “There’s a way through every challenge, and until we find it, just concentrate on your own growth and joy. We’re moving forward, and that will bring our paths together eventually, won’t it?”

“Of course.”

Shortly thereafter, Molly was on a flight bound for Illerith.

As the airplane soared into the sky, Allie sighed. “She could have stayed a bit longer. There were still so many fun things to do!”

“Fun things, Mom?” Lucas was curious.

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Allie dismissed the question with a wave of her hand. “It’s nothing.” She then stepped into the car.

Lucas turned to Rafael. “Dad, do you know what Mom meant by ‘fun’?”

“It’s nothing to worry about.” Rafael continued to gaze at the sky, watching the distant contrails of the planes. “Lucas.”

“Yes, Dad?”

“If you choose to move back to Illerith, know that your mother and I are behind you.”

Stunned, Lucas stared at his father. “Dad, why would you say that?”

With a reassuring smile, Rafael responded, “Just remember, no need to worry about it now. Focus on your education and making us proud. That way, when the time comes, your mother and I can proudly support your marriage proposal.”

With those words, Rafael headed towards the car.

Lucas remained frozen in place, overwhelmed by his father’s words.

At twenty-five, Lucas received an internship at a private hospital in Illerith and moved there, bringing along a dozen suitcases.

Among his belongings was a cherished small box containing all the plane tickets he and Molly had collected over the years from their travels between their cities. These tickets marked significant memories: winter ski trips, summer beach outings with fireworks, and various other adventures they had embarked on without their parents’ knowledge.

These memories were now immortalized in a stack of well-worn tickets.

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