Chapter 491

"What?" Dylan froze, momentarily stunned.

"Was I wrong to break up with Evelyn back then?"

Dylan's expression instantly turned complicated. "Nathan, you're only realizing this now?"

Nathan remained silent.

"Evelyn was amazing! If it were me, I'd have treasured her—"

Dylan immediately regretted his words.

"I mean, if I had your luck, I'd never let her go."

A woman like that comes once in a lifetime.

"On your birthday, she went out of her way to celebrate with you, and you dumped her in front of everyone. I was speechless!"

"Julian even told me you'd regret it someday."

He just didn’t expect karma to strike so fast.

He’d thought they’d keep dragging things out, given their history. But this time, Evelyn was done for good...

"Nathan, I get how you feel, but Evelyn—"

"I know I messed up. I apologized." Nathan stared at the cigarette crushed between his fingers. "But she won’t forgive me."

"What should I do?"

Dylan hesitated.

Knowing Evelyn, there was no chance of reconciliation.

But how could he say that?

Seeing Nathan’s desolate expression, he couldn’t bring himself to—

"Nathan, there are plenty of great women out there. Why not move on? Maybe you’ll find someone better?"

Nathan laughed bitterly, the cigarette disintegrating in his palm. "Yeah, there are plenty. But Evelyn? There’s only one."

Dylan had no response.

If only he’d realized sooner.

"Driver for order 5593?"

"Here!" Dylan quickly waved. "Nathan, I gotta go. Take care of yourself."

He hesitated before adding, "Stay strong."

Watching Dylan leave, Nathan didn’t move.

The dim streetlight cast a lonely glow over his silhouette.

The next day dawned clear and bright.

Sunlight bathed the city in warmth, a gentle breeze in the air.

After their last trip to the museum, William suggested visiting a garden.

Popular spots were too crowded for a spontaneous outing.

"...Let’s go to Yi Garden!"

Originally the private estate of a wealthy merchant named Yi, the garden had a storied past.

Built as a summer retreat for a Ming dynasty prince, it was later gifted by Emperor Qianlong to a nobleman, then passed down as a dowry.

After changing hands multiple times, it was purchased by salt merchant George Atlante during the Republic era and renamed "Yi Garden."

Before the war, the Atlante family often summered there with their relatives.

After economic reforms, the garden was returned to its rightful owners.

"...And then?" Victoria listened intently, her eyes alight with curiosity.

"That’s it." Evelyn stood before the final exhibit panel.

It detailed Yi Garden’s turbulent history, listing every owner and their stories from ancient times to the present.