Chapter 49 : Youre Offering Me Your Bad Luck ! Menu Ocean waves crashed against the shore , a breathtaking panorama of sky and sea . Amy had been here for days , her initial anxiety gradually fading into a serene calm , achieved simply by watching the ocean at night . Her intense admiration for Hanson had been replaced by a simple truth : the end of love is often trouble ; solitude is preferable ! It wasnt exactly heartbreak ; it was more like the crushing disappoin of a three year , deeply ` invested fandom , discovering their idols true nature or rather , that their idealized image was entirely false . After navigating various emotional stages , Amy felt a profound emptiness … and a strange peace . She should talk to Hanson . Thinking about the breakup , her lies , the bet … gave her a headache . She no longer cared about his reaction . It made sense why fans preferred to keep their distance from their idols private lives . Close proximity often leads to disillusionment . She planned one last day of relaxation before returning to San Francisco , ending things with Hanson . The decision brought a sense of relief . This whole mess was self inflicted ! Unfortunately , her peaceful day was interrupted . Hanson arrived . Amy ! Hanson , in a crisp white shirt , his usually pale face shadowed with dark circles under his eyes , his hair tousled by the sea breeze , his pain filled eyes brimming with suppressed affection . He ran towards her , intending to embrace her , but Amy stepped back , avoiding his touch . Hanson froze , hurt flashing across his face . Amy , dont run away . Its dangerous for a girl to be alone . You know how worried I am ! Whats wrong ? Lets fix it together . Hanson , lets break up . Amy , whod been hesitant during her secret crush , was decisive now . A fleeting shadow darkened Hansons eyes . He hadnt anticipated this ; Vivians problems , and Amys defiance , had complicated things . Why ? Did I do something wrong ? Tell me , and Ill change . Amy felt a pang of sympathy witnessing Hansons pleading . Shed always seen him as proud , never bowing his head . I thought I was in love with you , but … she searched for the right words . Its more of friendship . I must have done something to upset you . Ill fix it . Amy , dont leave me . I can endure the darkness without seeing the light , but youve pulled me out , and now youre pushing me back into the abyss ? Hanson collapsed onto the sand , his despairing posture evoking the melancholic image Amy had found irresistible . Whenever he looked this way , shed wanted to give him everything . At school , if Hanson was struggling, he didnt need words ; a melancholic gaze towards the sky was enough to prompt Amy to find a solution . Amy , I was aimless before . Now I have a goal ; I want to give you the best things in the world . But you dont want me anymore . Amy , Id give you my life ! Amys throat tightened . Guilt and sympathy warred within her ; she felt like a criminal , hurting Hansons pure heart . You say youd give her your life , but your life isnt good . Why offer her something bad ? Chapter 49 : Youre Offering Me Your … Menu part was providing a a show . Theyd been A clear voice cut through the dramatic scene . Lily and John approached , flanked by several bodyguards and a line of cars . This beach wasnt usually deserted , which explained why shed felt something was off earlier it was completely empty ! Amy finally understood . Lily had completely taken over the beach ! Shed paid for it herself ; mentioning it to John , she learned it was a private area owned by the Janson Group . This aside , the import stage for Hanson . Seeing Hansons flight to Boston , Lily knew hed ; listening for a while ; older people couldnt tolerate overly saccharine young love . The give you my life part was particularly unbearable . John smirked , remembering his own clumsy attempts at romance in the past , only mastering the art of sincerity after years of practice . He glanced at Hanson , his contempt evident . The young man was far from accomplished . Hanson felt a chill . Hed been seen through . His innermost thoughts , his poor acting , his desires … cold sweat beaded on his brow . Hanson , Im sorry . The switched children story was a test . Seeing Lilys encouraging gaze , Amy found the courage to confess . Amy , I dont blame you . Your suspicion was right . My family is … a mess … Hanson couldnt continue , overcome with apparent anguish . John interrupted , unwilling to witness the display . He asked his daughter , Do you still like him ? A He hadnt looked at Hanson since the initial glance ; he wasnt even remotely impressed . He could easily dismiss him with a single word . If it werent for Lilys concern for Amys feelings , he would have dealt with Hanson and Vivian long ago . No , I dont . Her recent calm had clarified her feelings . Reflecting on their past , she realized her image of Hanson had been entirely self constructed . Her disappointment stemmed not from Hanson , but from her own misconceptions . Dad , I dont like him , but I hope hell be okay . Has Vivian contacted you recently ? Johns abrupt change of subject startled Amy . I took out my SIM card . She noticed his sudden stiffness . Look at this , then decide if you still want him to be okay . John handed her a file . Amy instinctively took it , but before she opened it , Hanson collapsed , staring blankly . Something occurred to her ; she quickly opened the file . In "CEO's Wife with Many Identities" by CrushReel, follow the captivating journey of a protagonist striving to reclaim her grandfather's cherished heirlooms. Barred from an appraisal event due to concealing her true identity, she grapples with the repercussions of her secrecy. 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