Chapter 1874

Kai had stepped out of the courtyard and was completely oblivious to the two he'd left behind. Shannon's heart skipped out of rhythm for a few seconds at Benjamin's sudden words. The memories she'd deliberately suppressed after returning to this small building and courtyard seemed to have been rekindled by his simple words. It was as if she could hear the laughter from that day again, mixed with the villagers' blessings for her and Benjamin. Months later, she was back. Benjamin was still beside her, but he was not entirely the same. An inexplicable feeling of grievance welled up in her chest as she looked at him and asked, "And then?" There was a fire in her eyes as she stared at him unwaveringly and continued, "Haven't you always had memories of me and Benjamin? What's so special about me marrying him?" Though her voice was controlled, there was still a trace of emotion in it. Benjamin's fingers stiffened slightly around her hand at that question. Just as Shannon thought he wa