Joyce could see Stanley, dressed in a white coat, talking to a nurse at the counter not too far away.

When she saw the man, her lips trembled, and her eyes turned red.

The man sent to help Joyce furrowed his eyebrows when he noticed something wrong with the woman. “Why did you stop? We have to keep moving.”

“I...” Joyce looked at the man beside her and then at Stanley. “Can you give me a minute? I need to take one last look at him before I leave.” I may never see Stanley again. I just need a moment to take a mental picture so I don't forget him.

However, the man sent to sneak Joyce away disagreed, “No, I can't let you stare at him because he'll notice you. If that happens, you won't be able to leave. He might even drag you to the operation room as soon as he realizes that you're trying to escape.”

Upon hearing that, Joyce immediately shivered while her face turned pale, for she knew the man was right.

“Come on, Ms. Rivers. We have to go,” urged the man.

After taking one last look at Stanley, Joyce left with Shane's man with clenched fists and gritted teeth.

At that moment, Joyce felt as if she could not breathe because of how much her heart ached. Her hands shook as her reddened eyes began to well up with tears.



















Upon getting into the car, the woman stared at the hospital as they gradually moved farther from it. Only then did she finally break down and cry. I'm sorry, Stanley, but this is goodbye. You'll never have to see me or my family again. I pray you can let go of the hate and live happily with someone that suits you.

Half an hour later, Joyce boarded Shane's private plane and was reunited with her parents.

The plane then fired up and zoomed into the clouds, leaving J City behind.

Not long after Joyce had left, Stanley, still in the hospital, was told that she was not in her room.

The man did not realize Joyce had run off until the nurses failed to find her anywhere in the building, and he discovered the farewell letter under her pillow.

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