Chapter 24 She should have been happy to see Nathaniel finally get his comeuppance , but why did she feel no joy at all , only an overwhelming exhaustion ? That was what Genevieve thought , and what she asked herself . Derrick gently pulled her into his arms , soothingly running his fingers through her hair . " Genny , taking revenge on someone isn't always a joyful thing . That's perfectly normal . Of course , it's also because you're so kind - hearted that you think about it so much . " " I just hope that by taking revenge on Nathaniel , the pain in your heart will lessen a little . Only then does it have meaning . Otherwise , if you keep entangling yourself with Nathaniel , it means nothing at all . " Genevieve clutched Derrick's shirt hem , lost in thought for a long time before she gradually came to understand something . " Derrick , I'm so tired . I want to give up on taking revenge against Nathaniel . I just want to have nothing to do with him from now on . " " If I use these means to take revenge on him now , then how am I any different from the person he once was , the one who hurt me ? Seeing his pain reminds me of my own suffering . I don't want to torment another version of myself . It's time for this farce to end . " Derrick could more or less guess what had happened between her and Nathaniel , but he didn't ask further , choosing instead to remain politely silent . He knew that what Genevieve needed most at this moment was not meaningless agreement , but someone to truly listen to her and give her support and strength . Neither of them knew how long they held each other , as time quietly slipped by . At last , when Genevieve had completely calmed down and understood everything , a relaxed smile appeared on her face . " Derrick , thank you for always being by my side and helping me . I'm ready to take the final step . " With those words , she let go of Derrick and left the hospital room . 0.00 % 22:29 Chapter 24 288 iVouchers For several days in a row , Genevieve did not go to see Nathaniel . In his eyes , she must have been spending all her time with Derrick . His physical condition grew worse and worse , and his spirits declined day by day . Sometimes , in a daze , he would recall everything from his previous life , murmuring apologies over and over . Until one day , Genevieve suddenly pushed open the door to Nathaniel's hospital room . " Nathaniel , let me take you to surgery . Everything has been arranged , and you'll be fine very soon . " As soon as she finished speaking , the medical staff who had followed her in entered in an orderly fashion and wheeled Nathaniel into the operating room . The moment he willingly lay down on the operating table , Nathaniel grabbed Genevieve's hand and asked in a hoarse voice , " Genny , is your final punishment for me to let me , like you , have hope only to die in despair afterward ? " As soon as he said this , Genevieve instantly understood - Nathaniel knew she had been reborn . She was silent for a moment , then slowly pushed his hand away . " No , I won't let you die . " But Nathaniel suddenly smiled , a single crystal - clear tear rolling down and landing on Genevieve's hand . " Genny , if letting me die would mean you could truly forgive me , then let me die . I am willing . " " Everything in our past life was my fault . I have nothing to make it up to you with . You're too soft - hearted , and the pain I've suffered is far too little . This is the only way I can try to make it up to you . " " My life is yours now , Genny . " After saying those last two words , Nathaniel let the anesthesia flow into his body , gradually taking effect , and he no longer tried to resist . Genevieve slowly withdrew her hand , left the operating room , and silently said , " Nathaniel , 43.84 % 22:30 Chapter 24 288 ¡ Vouchers your final punishment is not death , but to lose me completely . " " It's truly over between us , Nathaniel . " " And goodbye as well , to the Genevieve I once was . " Watching the light above the operating room turn on , Genevieve slowly turned around and looked toward Derrick , who was waiting for her not far away . " Let's go , Derrick . I'll leave with you , to that city you said was so beautiful , and never come back . " " Alright . " Derrick carefully took her hand , and seeing that she didn't pull away , a faint smile appeared on his lips . He then took her to collect all their luggage , and together they boarded a plane , leaving New York behind for good . *** 84.77 % Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!