"Lily..."

Lily flashed Maisie a gentle smile that conveyed everything without needing to be said.

"If you require assistance, just let me know. I'll do everything I can!"

"Thank you," Maisie replied, meeting Lily's sincere gaze.

"Why thank me? We get along well, and I'm happy to help!"

The two shared smiles.

Maisie poured a cup of coffee for Lily, and they settled by the floor-to-ceiling window, quietly admiring the distant scenery.

Spring had arrived in the city. The mountains in the distance had regained their lush greenery. Cherry blossoms along the streets resembled clusters of pale pink mist and swallows flitted through the willow branches joyfully.

Despite the arrival of spring, the frost in Maisie's heart proved resistant to thawing.

are you truly never going

silent, unsure how to respond to such a

love and hate they shared, what flashed through her mind were the days after losing her memory

mind—him appearing with a teddy bear at the kindergarten, a secret amusement park built just for her, covering her with his coat and whispering "I'm here"

at household chores, the longing and nervousness in his kisses, the sense of

stung, and she involuntarily closed her

voice was

"Lily..."

What other way is there but

we should treat ourselves better. Only by letting go can

Lily chuckled. "They're all fleeting! Let them do whatever they want!" Maisie looked at her and

Lily's level of mindset, no matter how many years passed, but she

care of myself, plan my next book, and strive for another success

shoulder, relieved to see her returning to her former

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