When Hua Jing was still in her youth, she had fallen in love with a man, Alexander Sterling. He had captured her heart and right at the bottom, she had written all sorts of sweet nothings hoping that one day he would dig deep and find them but then one day all of her dreams of being with him were shattered after he announced that he was going to marry her elder sister, Carmen Richards. She gave up on this love and when she turned twenty, right after the wedding, she asked her parents to send her abroad to further her studies but this was only a pretext. The only truth was that she wanted to take care of her broken heart. After three years, she received a call from her sister in which Carmen Richards told her that she was dying of cancer and the only wish she had on her deathbed was for Cindy Richards to get married to her husband Alexander Sterling. Cindy Richards refuses but she does not know there are more reasons to this... Read to find out more...
Violet smiled, her eyes twinkling. "And this year will be even more special because you're with us. We'll make sure you feel at home and enjoy every moment."
The dinner continued with lively conversation and laughter. Cindy felt a deep sense of belonging as she listened to stories about past cruises and family adventures. Despite her initial nervousness, she felt welcomed and embraced by the Sterlings.
As dessert was served, Cindy turned to Violet with a question. "Violet, what are some of the highlights of the cruise? Any memorable moments?"
Violet chuckled, her eyes shining with fond memories. "There are so many! One year, Alexander won the family talent show with his piano performance. Another time, we had a themed costume party, and everyone dressed up as their favorite historical figures. But I think the most memorable moments are the simple ones—sitting on the deck, watching the sunset, and sharing stories with each other."