"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.

softly asking, "Maisie, are you truly never going to forgive

how to respond

with Daniel or the love and hate they shared, what

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

in his kisses, the sense of

stung, and she

advising you to forgive him." Lily's voice was gentle. "I'm hoping you

"Lily..."

is there but to heal yourself? I know it hurts, but don't

women, we should treat ourselves better. Only by letting go

chuckled. "They're all fleeting!

no matter how many

hand tightly. "I'll take care of myself, plan my next book, and strive for another success on

relieved to see her returning to

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