Two Chances,One Bullet: How His "Next Life" Promise Failed Novel

Chapter 13 That was when Asher discovered how pitiful Nora's life truly was . She hadn't deliberately hurt Riley . She had just desperately wanted to succeed , to change her fate through a successful career , and had done terrible things out of necessity . That day , Asher had smoked in the car for two hours . With a hoarse voice , he asked Vivian : " Did we go too far ? " Vivian sighed heavily : " I don't know , brother .

I just know that if Nora had died today , I might never have forgiven myself . " Vivian had always been kind - hearted : " Brother , should we … help her ? " At first , they just covered her hospital bills and helped her rent an apartment . Later , he fixed her plumbing , assembled her furniture , walked her dog , and helped her practice violin .

Finally , he pretended to be her boyfriend to chase away unwanted suitors , became her remedy when she was drunk , helped her rejoin the orchestra , and arranged her heart surgery … " Mr. Blackwell ? Are you still listening ? " The assistant's call brought Asher back to reality . His driving slowed : " Have you made a decision ? Miss Sinclair is calling again .

She says the wound from Miss Hawthorne's attack is hurting badly and she wants you to come back and comfort her … " " Turn around , " Asher leaned back in his seat . " Nora has suffered enough . I promised I'd take good care of her . " Riley was the one who threw a tantrum first . Even if Asher found her a little later … she loved him so much - she wouldn't hold it against him . When Asher returned home , before he could even turn on the lights , a petite figure jumped into his arms .

Nora wore a bright red nightgown , whispering in his ear : " I sent Vivian out . Did you … miss me ? " With that , she leaned in to kiss him . In the past , Asher would have eagerly responded . But now , he was strangely listless , showing no reaction and even feeling somewhat annoyed by Nora's touch . His mind was filled with thoughts of Riley . He remembered the first time he saw her at the Blackwell mansion , her lively eyes seeming to hold stars : " Hi , Vivian's brother !

I've heard so much about you ! " He remembered their first night together , when Riley had blushed shyly : " Asher , you will marry me , right ? " Suddenly , Asher felt guilty . He pushed Nora away , making an excuse to retreat to his room : " Nora , stop . Your wound isn't healed yet , and I'm a bit tired today . " " You're upset because Riley left , right ? " Asher froze mid - step .

The next moment , Nora tightly embraced him from behind : " You promised you'd take care of me forever , Asher ! " 21:58 Two Chances , One Bullet : How His " Next Life " Promise Failed 66.1 % Chapter 13 " I have nothing , Asher . Please don't abandon me , okay ? Riley is gone - she's not coming back ! She doesn't love you anymore , or maybe she's already found someone else and eloped with another man ! Don't think about her anymore !

" Her voice broke as she tightened her arms around him " Asher , I'll love you more than Riley ever could . Please … love me instead ? " Fingering the hands around his waist , Asher recalled his assistant's words . He sighed , closing his eyes : " Alright , I promise . I'll forget her …. and love you properly . " Chumper Ja Chapter 14