Arya sat across from Maisie, her demeanor somewhat reserved, and Maisie's mood carried its own complexity.

Still, Maisie offered a smile and initiated the conversation. "Did you ask me out today for a specific reason?"

Arya, who appeared hesitant on the phone—a contrast to her usually candid self—replied awkwardly, "Well, it's not anything major. It's just that my parents and I have been feeling guilty about my brother's behavior. I'm wondering, do you still hold any grudges against us?"

Maisie's heart warmed, and she gently held Arya's hand. "You don't need to feel this way. How could I hold any grudges against you? Your brother and I weren't a good match, and not being together might have been fated."

"Now that Sophia has faced the consequences and my brother..." Arya sighed. "Graham isn't doing well, either. It's like divine retribution.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't be talking about this." Arya smiled. "I'm here today to give you this!"

Accepting it, Maisie flipped through the pages, recognizing the delicate and beautiful art style, along with a touching and heartwarming

has fallen on me." Arya chuckled. "After finishing this comic, I probably won't be drawing for a while. That's why this work holds special significance

in this. Once the

were overconfident in our lives. He thought he'd be successful forever, and I believed I would draw forever. Who would've known that we're completely off track now? I've come to understand that destiny isn't

her heart tightened. She remembered their first meeting when Arya's smile was

Arya had matured, experiencing family troubles that added a touch of worldliness and determination to her. Yet, the way she had grown up—when she had been sheltered—felt a bit

Maisie softly asked, "How is

expression turned complicated, and she hesitated for a long

is one of the reasons I

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