Last Man Standing by Eternal Life

Chapter 24 

“You have your own life, and I have mine. So from now on, please don’t come to me again. Take care 

“Talia!” Howard interrupted her. “I know you still hate me, but even if you don’t think about yourself, you should think about Riley 

“Soon, she’ll go to primary school and make friends there. Won’t you be upset if the children there make fun of her because she doesn’t have a dad? And if someone bullies her at school, or something like this happens next time, what can you do? 

“Based on your current situation, can you guarantee to give her a safe and healthy growing environment?” 

n…” Talia sobbed. 

“Talia, trust me. We’ll live happily ever after!” 

Howard turned around and grabbed Talia’s arms. 

“It’s okay that you can’t accept me for the time being, and I won’t force you to marry me now. Time will bring our hearts together. 

“But for now, can we at least pretend to be a married couple in front of outsiders and Riley? And when the time comes, I promise we’ll have a spectacular wedding ceremony, and I’ll make you the prettiest bride that all women envy!” 

“Stop it, please…” Before Howard could finish, Talia had already wept 

tears of sadness. 

A decent wedding ceremony and a husband who could give her a sense of security used to be all she asked for in her girlhood. 

However, she had lost all her hopes and dreams five years ago! 

Now, she only asked for her family to live a happy life and for Riley to grow up healthy. 

“Talia, I’m really sorry!” Howard took a deep breath again and hugged Talia. 

Talia struggled but could not break free from Howard’s hug, so she simply gave up eventually. 

At the same time, all the emotions that she had been suppressing for a long time seemed to burst out. She lay in Howard’s chest and burst into tears. 

Howard hugged her tightly, and his eyes gradually turned red. 

Silence spoke louder than words at this very moment. Neither of the said a word, but only Talia’s cry remained. 

er a while when Talia had calmed down, Howard released her and said softly, “I’m sorry. I’m really sorry that you have suffered for so 

many years.” 

“Howard, I know you’ve been doing a lot for Riley, but I don’t want to drag you down…” Talia could not help sobering. “Your life has just begun, and you still have a bright future. I can’t be so selfish to tie you to me and Riley-” 

“Talia, you and Riley are my everything. Without you two, I’m just soulless walking-dead.” Howard interrupted her again. 

“Actually, even if Riley hadn’t been kidnapped this time, I would still have returned to Mendorra to find you! You had saved my life, and I swore to myself that I would take care of you with my whole life! Even if we can’t marry each other in the end, I’ll still stay by your side to protect you!” 

“But the reality is often disappointing!” Talia wiped away her tears. You’ve seen the situation of our family. You knew we’re just a poor 

You 

te of all these f 

over the year 

than 

support our family. Besides I have many frands grom any o 

one will bully you in the future!