Chapter 114 You Can Stay With Me Today

Tristan turned off the lights gently, his voice filled with a hint of reluctance. "Are you actually going to marry Joshua?" Nova's lips were sealed. She found herself unable to respond, as both 'yes' and 'no' felt equally difficult to say. Tristan inhaled deeply, his smile tinged with sadness as he tried to hide his disappointment. Joshua had provided what he hadn't; perhaps it was for the best. The three years he and Nova were apart were also the three years Nova spent with Joshua. Yet at this moment, Tristan's heart felt a dull ache. More than anything, he hoped she would find happiness. How perfect it would be if he were the one to give it to her. Life, however, rarely goes as planned. But as long as Nova is happy, he's resigned to accepting that reality. Morning light sneaked through the curtain gaps, illuminating Ivy's tender face. She slowly opened her eyes, curiously scanning everything around her. Seeing Nova still asleep, she carefully got out of bed, trying to make