Chapter 23 " She will get what's coming to her . You should rest now , " he said sofily . Nina smiled in satisfaction and wrapped her arms around his waist , acting coy . " Til listen to whatever you say . You'll be with me at the Purar exhibition tomorrow night , right ? " " Of course . Not just my brother , but Mom and I will be there too , to see Nina's designs at the Purar show , Soon , you'll be a world - class jewelry designer . Before Edric could respond , Janice and Pandora walked in . Seeing the pair , Pandora couldn't help but sigh . " Nina is so young , and she's already about to become a world - class designer . Unlike Talia , that useless good - for - nothing " She really embarrassed our Russell family . Heaven must have been blind to not let you marry her , Edric " Talia sneezed loudly at the airport As Talia reached for a tissue in her bag , a white handkerchief - lightly scented with lemon - appeared in front of her . She looked up , totally surprised , and her face lit up with a huge smile . Standing before her was someone tall - at least 6 feet - short , neatly styled hair , giving off that fresh , boyish vibe , like a male idol . Her sharp features and confident gaze made her look even more striking . Her eyes sparkled with warmth as she smiled and said , " Talia , long time It was Deanna Bray , her senior from university . " Long time no seer Without thinking , Talia practically jumped into her arms . " So the surprise Alina mentioned was you ! " The first time Talia met Deanna , she thought she was the campus heartthrob who had mistakenly wandered into the girl dorm . But later , as they both worked toward finding a cure for Curtis , they bonded over shared interests and became close friends . However , after graduation . Deanna suddenly disappeared without a word , and they hadn't been in contact since . " Look at you two , all cuddly - what a beautiful sight ! " Alina teased , snapping pictures with her camera . Talia couldn't help but smile . Alina looked stunning today , wearing a silk camisole , her chestnut - colored waves cascading down her back like a waterfall , swaying with the breeze . She was dazzling , like a sunflower under the summer sun - bright and full of energy . Her presence warmed Talia's broken heart . She pulled away from Deanna and wrapped her arms around Alina . In her previous life , Alina had urged her to divorce , but Talia hadn't listened . and their friendship had fractured . In the end , it was Alina who helped her pick up the pieces . Talia tightened her hold on Alina , cherishing the moment even more . " Alina , you're even more beautiful now . " " You look great too . Guess divorce really does make people look younger Alina cupped her face , genuinely surprised . " You look different , Talia . Im so glad you finally came to your senses " " Divorce ? " Deanna asked , confused . " You and Edric ? But he loves you so much … how could this happen ? "" Talia lowered her gaze , a shadow crossing her face . Even Deanna couldn't believe Edric could change . " How could it not ? All men are pigs ! Edric's heart started changing after graduation ! I'm telling you , Talia has suffered so much this past year ! Alina chimed in , her voice full of anger . Stay the hell away from that scumbag and his little mistress . Get your head on straight " Talia gave a small , knowing smile and nodded . " I'm clearer than ever . I gave him the divorce papers today , but , of course , he didn't sign " " Why the hell didn't he sign them ? Does he … want to- Alina put her dri Title: ReelTalk EP 40 - Contract Lovers & Heartbreak CrushReel's ongoing romance series, Miss You After Goodbye, continues to captivate on the latest ReelTalk episode. Haley Lohrli dives into her daring new character, while Ben and Josh share insights into their own memorable roles, promising a blend of laughter and heartwarming moments. Exploring themes of love, loss, and unexpected connections, this episode delves deep into the intricate relationships that drive the narrative forward. As the stars reveal their on-screen chemistry and off-screen camaraderie, viewers are in for a treat with each unfolding scene. What sets this episode apart is its ability to balance humor with poignant storytelling, offering a refreshing take on modern romance dynamics. Dive into the world of Contract Lovers & Heartbreak, available to read at CrushReel for a journey that promises both entertainment and emotional resonance.