Chapter 821:

Elyse approached Theo and carefully placed her violin in its case. She lifted it with ease.

Theo extended his hand, intending to help her with the case, but she stepped aside.

His offer hung awkwardly in the air. “I just wanted to help,” he said, the awkwardness palpable.

Elyse paused, then responded with a polite reserve, “I appreciate it, but I’m used to handling things on my own. The violin isn’t heavy.”

Theo was reminded then that during the three years they were together, he had never once carried her things. Yet, he had carried a backpack for a flirty junior, a designer handbag for a brief affair, and even delivered cakes and coffee to Kaelyn on set, always eager to lighten their burdens.

As he reflected on his past behavior toward Elyse, he recognized a troubling pattern. Despite her genuine affection, he had kept his distance, donning a mask of indifference.

he had believed no one could genuinely care for him without wanting something in return. This belief stemmed from his experiences in an environment rife with ulterior

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a facade of greed and deceit. But that revelation never came. Instead, the

react so strongly? Was it because Elyse had proven to be just like everyone else, insincere

time, he recognized a painful truth—no one had ever loved him as genuinely and unconditionally as Elyse had during those three years. Now, as he stood beside her, realizing her indifference to their

thoughts. “Let’s go back. It’s

indeed past midnight. He nodded, and they started

to break it. “Your violin

of the memory, offered a soft smile and nodded. “Yes, I remember that day well. The school had organized an event, and I had signed up despite feeling completely unprepared for the stage. I was so nervous

a warmth that touched the cooler evening air. “I was captivated from the first note and found myself following the sound just to see who was

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