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In Lorne five-year flying career, the total direct distance covered was about 1.5 million miles.
Yet I, suffering from heart disease, secretly accompanied him for nearly a million miles during days he knew nothing about.
He hates me for causing the death of his parents.
Five years of marriage brought me endless torment.
Finally, I'm diagnosed with late-stage cancer.
As my life enters its countdown, I create a bucket list.
He, however, brings his mistress and has me suspended in mid-air, leaving me disabled.
Later, I turn to leave.
He kneels, begging me to start over.
But it's all too late now.

Until This Year, Only Regrets Remain

Even without speaking, my entire body ached so much I could barely breathe, as if closing my eyes would make me fall into an eternal sleep.


But dying like this would be letting them off too easily.


Lorne spoke excitedly, "Name it. I'll do anything within my power."


"When Scarlett's baby is born, bring it to me to raise."


Lorne didn't hesitate for a second after hearing this.


I raised an eyebrow, "I want you to tell her yourself, and have her agree to it personally."


Scarlett was still basking in the joy of his return, "Lorne, I knew you couldn't forget about me. I knew you wouldn't abandon me."


"I'll give you another sum of money after the child is born. Once you take the money, don't show up in front of me or my wife again."


Scarlett seemed dazed upon hearing this.


Chapter 9