My Mother Died At My Wedding Chapter 37

Running a seaside inn, raising a few pets, meeting interesting new people now and then—or simply doing nothing, staying home to sketch the landscapes her eyes had taken in.
After leaving Jack, Freya discovered that her health had significantly improved. During her check-ups, the doctor frequently praised her for how well she’d taken care of herself.
Closing her eyes, she tuned out the gossip and rumors circulating online.
She knew exactly what she wanted now.
Having finally left that life behind, she had no intention of ever going back.
As the plane landed and she turned off flight mode, a familiar number flashed on her screen—Jack was calling.
Without hesitation, she declined the call and blocked the number.
But that alone wasn’t enough.
Jack was nothing if not persistent. For every number she blocked, he would find another to reach her. His determination had been evident back when he confessed his feelings and proposed; he hadn’t given up until she said yes.
The relentless calls came one after another. What might have moved her in the past now only left her exasperated.
What was he trying to prove with this performance of regret? Who was he putting on a show for?
At one time, his persistence and determination had won her over, deeply moving her as he unwaveringly closed the distance between them.
But now that she no longer loved him, those same qualities had become glaring flaws—nothing about them stirred her anymore.
After countless rejected calls, Freya, fueled by frustration, finally answered.
“Jack, we have nothing to do with each other anymore. I don’t love you,” she said, her decisive words cutting through the line and silencing every apology he had prepared.
On the other end, Jack fell into a panicked silence. His lips moved as if to form words, but for a long moment, he didn’t know what to say.
Her rejection should have felt like a dagger to the heart, yet he was on the verge of tears—not from pain, but from the overwhelming emotion of hearing her voice again after so long. For weeks, the only thing keeping him going had been the photos netizens sent him of her. They were his only proof she was still out there, still real. Now, hearing her voice directly left him so overwhelmed that he found himself at a loss for words.