Chapter 1837

Watching Aiden lift Abigail into the car, Taylor felt a wave of helplessness wash over him. He released the accelerator, allowing the car to come to a stop. They looked so perfect together—like a prince and princess, destined to save each other. Meanwhile, Taylor felt like an unnecessary knight, always a step behind. A tear slipped from the corner of his eye without him even noticing. He let out a bitter smile, wiping it away as though that could erase everything. Nonetheless, his heart refused to obey him. If only he had met Abigail sooner, maybe things could have ended differently. Yet, deep down, he realized how unreliable he had been. When she needed love, he realized it too late. When she needed protection, he was too late again. A single step too late was a step too late forever. It seemed as though everything had been written in the stars, a soft murmur of fate that left no space for doubt. Suddenly, Taylor's phone vibrated in his pocket, its persistent buzzing snapping h