Ch. 363: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 363

Chapter 363

Kevin: "Hmm."

Norah froze for a moment, unable to process the revelation. The hero she had cherished in her mind for so long, Anthony, turned out to be a figment of her memory.

Could her entire story with Kevin—the one she had idealized—just be a fabrication of her imagination?

She had spent years following the path of her so-called hero, only to end up with Kevin. And now, he was telling her that it was all the result of a memory lapse.

She couldn’t accept it.

It felt like the foundation of her beliefs was beginning to crumble. Despite having doubted it in the past, she clung to that story, refusing to let it lose its beauty.

Her gaze locked on Kevin, a flicker of desperation in her eyes. She rejected the truth outright, shaking her head as if to will it away.

"No, this can’t be," she said, her voice trembling. "It’s impossible!"

"It’s not a memory issue. I remember everything! I have vivid memories!"

Kevin saw her struggling to come to terms with it and tried to comfort her with a soft voice. "Even if it wasn’t real, it doesn’t change anything. Fate brought us together, Norah. Isn’t that what matters?"

But Norah couldn’t hear him. If the memories she had cherished weren’t real, then what was real? What had she been holding onto for all these years?

She felt as though the past ten years had been built on nothing but fantasy.

"I was the only survivor of that kidnapping. You saved me—you were injured protecting me. I know it happened," she insisted, her words pouring out in a rush. "Principal Norman knows, my parents know—ask them! Why are you telling me it’s not true? This doesn’t make sense!"

Her voice cracked with desperation as her emotions spilled over.

Kevin gently pulled her into his arms, patting her back as he whispered, "I know, Norah. I know everything."

This had been the start of their story. Their fate had been sealed from that moment.

But Kevin regretted shattering her dream. He hadn’t meant to take it away from her. He just didn’t want her to stay lost in a fantasy forever, missing out on the truth of who they had become.

Norah rested against his shoulder, trying to process everything. Her mind raced, filled with confusion and questions. If Anthony wasn’t real, then why did she fall for Kevin?

It didn’t make sense.

The memories she had cherished so deeply—were they just her own imagination?

The more she thought about it, the more she felt lost. If those memories weren’t real, then her feelings for Kevin were nothing but the result of a dream.

She began to feel a wave of guilt. She thought of how much trouble she might have caused Kevin over the years because of her misplaced feelings.

She lowered her gaze, her voice barely above a whisper. "When did you find out?"

Kevin hesitated but decided to answer truthfully. "When I started looking into Anthony," he said. "At first, it was just a suspicion, but someone eventually confirmed it."

Norah’s bitter smile returned. "I feel so ridiculous now."

Kevin frowned, his tone firm yet gentle. "Don’t say that. You’re not ridiculous, Norah. None of this is. I’m still here, aren’t I?"

But Norah couldn’t let it go. She shook her head. "If my memory hadn’t been flawed, I wouldn’t have ended up here. I wouldn’t have caused you so much trouble. It’s all because of me and my imagination..."

"Stop!" Kevin interrupted, his voice full of conviction.

He cupped her face, his gaze unwavering and full of sincerity. "Don’t you see? I’m glad you had me in your memory. I didn’t understand my grandfather’s plans back then, but now I do. Norah, you’re the greatest gift God has ever given me. You’re the reason my life feels complete. Thank you for being in my life."

Kevin’s voice softened as he spoke from the heart.

For so long, he had been wandering aimlessly, unsure of his purpose. Despite all his accomplishments, his life had felt hollow, as if something was always missing.

It wasn’t until Norah entered his life that everything began to make sense.

Hearing his words, Norah couldn’t stop the tears from welling up in her eyes. Maybe it was her pregnancy making her more emotional, but she couldn’t help feeling vulnerable.

"Kevin," she whispered, her voice trembling. "Will we be okay? Will we stay together without suspicion, without doubt? We can’t be reckless anymore—we have a baby now. He needs both of us. I want him to grow up in a happy home, surrounded by love. Can you promise me that?"

Her plea was filled with worry, fear, and hope.

Kevin froze for a moment, taken aback by the weight of her words. He wanted to promise her the world, but reality lingered in the back of his mind.

He reached out and gently touched her belly, his lips curving into a faint smile. "I’ll do my best, Norah. But I’m back in the army now. The future is unpredictable. There are still challenges ahead, and if something happens... if duty calls... I may not be able to come back..."

Before he could finish, Norah covered his mouth with her hand. Her eyes brimmed with tears as her voice quivered. "Don’t say that. Don’t you dare say that!"

Kevin kissed her hand gently and gave her a soft smile. "Alright, I won’t. But no matter what happens, I promise I’ll always find my way back to you."

Norah threw her arms around him, holding him tightly.

She couldn’t imagine losing him. Kevin had become her anchor, her home.

But as she held him, a thought crossed her mind, and she laughed softly. "You know, with everything going on, maybe I’ll be the one to go first. My body’s already struggling. Who knows?"

"Nonsense!" Kevin’s tone turned serious as he stared at her. "Don’t say things like that! You’re going to be fine. You’ll stay healthy, and you’ll raise this baby with me. We’ll do it together."

He pulled her close again, resting his chin on her head. "Norah, I won’t let anything happen to you. You and the baby are my everything."

Norah smiled, reassured by his words. "I know. I was just kidding. I’ll be fine—there are too many people who need me, who love me. We’ll be fine, Kevin. And maybe... maybe we’ll even have a couple more kids someday. What do you think?"