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

Chapter 27 All the guilt , anger , self - reproach , and disbelief in Asher's eyes shattered in that instant . The boomerang from years ago struck him directly in the heart . Tears filled his eyes : " Don't mention her , Riley . Don't hurt me like this . I truly … know I was wrong . " Could one " I know I was wrong " erase all the pain Riley had suffered ? When he was with Nora back then , why hadn't he on onsidered that Riley would also feel heartbroken and devastated ?

She laughed coldly , turning to leave . " I've had enough of your games . I need to go . " " Don't go ! " Asher desperately clutched the hem of Riley's shirt . Trembling , he tore open his bandages to reveal his bare arm : " I'm clean now , Riley . There's no trace of Nora left on me . Please , don't leave me , okay ? " Riley gave a light laugh , her gaze shifting to his lower body : " No , you're filthy . From the moment I witnessed you in bed with Nora , you became permanently unclean .

" As the final deception was ripped open , the light in Asher's eyes gradually dimmed . Suddenly , a tall figure approached from behind Riley , carrying a bag in one hand while covering her eyes with the other before leaning down to kiss her . Riley was startled momentarily , then wrapped her arms around Julian's waist , deepening the kiss . Only when Riley was breathless did she push Julian away , her face flushed as she curled against him like a proud kitten : " What are you doing ?

So annoying ! " Julian's eyes were full of adoration as he kissed the top of her head : " Missed you . Couldn't help it . " Witnessing everything , Asher's expression froze , his limbs numb , his soul seemingly detached . In this moment , he truly understood how much Riley's heart must have ached when she saw him with Nora . His consciousness drifted as he recalled when he and Riley first got together .

She had solemnly told him : " Asher , if you ever stop liking me or fall for someone else , I hope you'll tell me honestly . I'll let you go . " Asher had lain in her lap , teasing : " What if I don't ? " Riley had gazed into the distance , her expression resolute : " Even if I have nothing left , I would still firmly walk away from you and never look back . " Back then , Asher couldn't imagine falling for someone else . He had smiled , pinching her cheek : " I promise !

Don't worry , I'll only ever love you in this lifetime . " Little did he know his words would become a prophecy - he had betrayed Riley . And Riley had indeed done as she promised : " Never look back . " In this moment , Asher knew they were truly over. 22:00 Two Chances , One Bullet : How His " Next Life " Promise Failed Chapter 27 He would never again deserve this wonderful girl or such genuine , passionate love . " Asher Blackwell , " Julian's call brought Asher back to reality .

He hung the plush toy on his bag and put his arm around Riley's shoulders : " Do you have anything else to say to my fiancée ? If not , we'll be going . " Asher stared at Riley , unwilling to even blink . He feared this might be their final meeting in this lifetime . He also feared that one day he might forget her face . After a long pause , he finally spoke with a trembling voice : " Riley , don't forget me , okay ?

" Riley remained silent for a moment , then nodded before preparing to leave with Julian . Just then , Vivian's voice came from behind : " Riley , wait ! " 22:00