Chapter 1436:
Lowell's jaw tightened, his patience hanging by a thread. “Mind your own business. My life is mine to live, not
yours to dictate.”
Lowell finished his statement, his desire to linger completely extinguished. Pulling out his phone, he calmly
announced, “I've fulfilled my duty by visiting you today. I'm leaving now.”
Dolores froze, frustration crackling in her voice. “You're leaving already? Are you so sick of havingas your
sister that you can’t even sit and talk for a little longer?”
Lifting his gaze, Lowell replied firmly, “I need to earn money for your treatment. Without it, we can’t afford the
VIP room, the medication, or your surgery.”
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Dolores flared up, snapping back, “There's more than enough money at home. Why push yourself this hard
now?”
“You're the one who said | need to take responsibility for the family. If | don’t, everything will collapse,” Lowell
said, turning on his heels and walking away without a second glance.
Behind him, Dolores’s voice rang out in anger, her words chasing him down the hallway. “I know you're avoiding
me, Lowell! I'm your sister—how can you treatlike this?”
Lowell paid her no mind. Once outside, he got into his car and drove straight to the mall.
Uncertain when he’d see that mysterious woman again, his thoughts drifted to the gift he planned to give her.
He hoped she'd be delighted. The excitement of this thought swept away the frustration from Dolores, replacing
it with a sense of anticipation as he eagerly began planning the perfect gift.
Lowell wandered through multiple luxury boutiques at the mall, selecting treasures from each. He didn’t know
the woman's preferences, so he bought anything that caught his eye.
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Imagining her reaction, his heart lightened. Would her face light up with joy? Would she be happy and hug him
gratefully?
The image of her hug brought back the memory of her soft, rhythmic breathing that day. It was pleasant, and he
longed to hear it again.
After collecting the gifts, Lowell was on his way back to the company when a recognizable figure caught his eye
in the distance. It was the woman he had been missing.
But who was the man beside her? And why were they linking arms? A cold shock rippled through Lowell. He
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Moments later, the woman vanished into the crowd, and he hurried after her. But by the the reached the
spot, she had already disappeared.
Lowell's lips pressed into a tight line, frustration gnawing at him. Had he been misled by her all along? Did she
already have a boyfriend or a husband, which was why she kept herself hidden?
Could his first love truly be unraveling like this?
His mind churned with these thoughts, his face darkening as he finally returned to the office with a heavy heart.
That evening, he worked late, the hours stretching on.
Suddenly, a knock at the door broke his concentration.
Lowell raised an eyebrow, irritation flickering in his eyes. “Cin.”
Instead of entering, the knocking persisted.