The Luna Is Gone

Chapter 87

Nathan’s pov

“I admit I pay attention to Zoe partly because she looks like Avia, but I have never seen Zoe as Avia’s substitute. I mean, Zoe’s existence is no different from any of my previous lovers.”

In fact, the bigger reason why I was with Zoe was actually Diana.

Because at that time, I suddenly realized that I seemed to be paying attention to Diana’s every move. I even fantasized about Diana when I slept with other women.

But… I clearly hated Diana so much.

I attributed it to the inevitable reaction brought by mate bond.

So I deliberately brought Zoe back and gave her my greatest favor, just to prove that I didn’t like Diana.

I even despicably enjoyed Diana’s sad gaze when she saw me with Zoe.

Because the sadder she was, the more she loved–me.

I never thought she would leave me because of this.

In my opinion, she loved me so much that no matter what I did, she would choose to endure.

But she did leave, and it was a whole year.

I didn’t want to admit it, but I really regretted it.

I found that I have truly fallen in love with Diana, not because of mate bond.

“Then Avia…” Cameron seemed to still not believe it, speaking without hesitation, “But Avia saved us, you should…”

“I should fall in love with her just because she saved me?” I sneered, “This statement is a bit absurd. You said Avia saved me and you. Besides me, there’s also you. Will you fall in love with her because of this? Aren’t you treating her like a daughter?”

“Are they the same?” Cameron looked at me awkwardly.

“What’s different?” I asked back, “For me, Avia’s life–saving kindness did make me consider her the most important person in my life, but it’s not because of love.”

Cameron couldn’t speak for a long time.

After a while, she sighed and said, “So, you still loved that bitch Diana.”

I did not deny it.

“But you can’t be together.” Cameron’s attitude became tough, “Don’t forget what Diana has done to Avia.”

“I have started to investigate it again,” I said.

“What are you saying?” Cameron looked at me in shock. “Do you think we’ve all wronged Diana? Avia and your Beta were both lying?”

“We’ll know when the truth comes out,” I said.

“What are you saying?” Cameron looked at me in shock. “Do you think we’ve all wronged Diana? Avia and your Beta were both lying?”

“We’ll know when the truth comes out,” I said.

“Nathan, I think you’re confused by that Diana. She…”

“Alright, Mom.” I have run out of patience, “I will have my own judgment on this matter. You don’t need to worry.”

“Then what about Avia’s life?” Cameron asked.

I looked at Cameron in confusion and said, “What do you

mean?”

Cameron’s tone became much sadder as she said, “Avia committed suicide three times during your absence.”

My nerves twitched.

I thought Avia had given up the idea of seeking death.

“Even if you don’t like Avia, she really likes you. She has encountered…” Cameron couldn’t continue, “Anyway, she feels like she can’t face you now. She’s traumatized. She hates everything around her. She hates herself after… that thing happened.”

“Nathan, mom’s begging you. Just marry Avia. Even if you don’t get married, you may get engaged. You have to let her live.” Cameron’s tears fell down. “You don’t know how bad her mental state is now, she… Do you really want to watch Avia die?”

I hesitated.

It was true that I didn’t like Avia, but it was also true that she saved Cameron and

1. me.

Could I really watch her die in despair?

I couldn’t.

“I…” I hesitated for a long time, “Then get engaged first. As for getting married, we’ll talk about it later.”

“Okay!” Cameron smiled, “It’s okay to get engaged first. I’ve already asked someone to send the invitations! And…”

“You’ve already sent the invitations?” I interrupted Cameron.

Cameron’s voice paused, afraid to look into my eyes.

“I wanted to calm down Avia’s emotions, so that she wouldn’t commit suicide anymore, so…” Cameron stuttered and dared not speak loudly.

I took a deep breath and said, “So when is the engagement banquet?”

“Next Wednesday,” Cameron whispered.

I had a headache.

But nothing could change now.

“And…” Cameron said, “After you rest, go see Avia. She misses you very

much.”

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I didn’t answer with a cold face, and Cameron closed the door and left.

However, despite my anger at Cameron’s presumptuous behavior, considering Avia’s emotions, I still went to Avia’s ward the next morning.

Through the door, I heard a burst of excited laughter coming from inside.

I frowned in confusion.

Did Cameron say that Avia’s mood was bad? How could she laugh so happily?

I gently pushed the door open and walked inside.

I saw Avia sitting in front of the dressing mirror, leisurely putting on her makeup, humming cheerful music, with a rosy complexion on her face.

Perhaps my footsteps were so light that she thought it was her maid who came in. “Is it my dress delivered?” She asked, with no hint of sadness or fragility in her words and actions.

I stopped and looked at her with a cold tone, “The dress won’t be delivered so quickly.”

Clack!

Avia’s eyebrow pencil fell to the ground.

She turned around and looked at me anxiously, “Nathan, why did you suddenly come in?”

‘Cameron said you want to see me,” I looked at Avia and said, “She told me that you’re in a bad mood. But now it seems that she misunderstood.”

“No, it’s not.” Avia immediately stood up from the chair and walked eagerly to me. “I’m happy because mom told me you agreed to get engaged to me. Nathan, you know what? I’ve been waiting

for this day for too long.”

Avia’s eyes quickly turned red. “I’m not… I’m not lying to Mom. Can you believe me?”

Avia grabbed my sleeve.

On her slender wrist, I saw three terrifying wounds, which were left by herself.

I sighed and touched her hair, “I’m just saying it. Don’t take it to heart.” Avia smiled.

“You just scared me,” she muttered.

“Sorry,” I said.

“Then kiss me, and I’ll forgive you.” Avia looked at me with a smile.

I didn’t move. A wave of annoyance surged in my heart.

Avia’s smile gradually faded and she said, “Nathan, do you mind I’ve been raped, so you’re not willing to kiss me?”

Her tears were falling again.

I sighed.

“No,” I lowered my head.

Just as I was about to kiss her lips, the door of the room was suddenly knocked on.

I immediately straightened up and shouted, “Please come in.”

The door was pushed open.

The next second, I saw Healer walking in, wearing a mask and a medical uniform.