"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

how to

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

kindergarten, a secret amusement park built just for her, covering her with his coat and whispering "I'm

in his kisses, the

stung, and she involuntarily closed her

him." Lily's voice was gentle. "I'm

"Lily..."

harm to you. What other way is there but to heal yourself? I know it hurts, but don't let

treat ourselves better. Only by letting go

or any other man..." Lily chuckled. "They're all fleeting!

she would never reach Lily's level of mindset, no matter how

understand." She held Lily's hand tightly. "I'll take care of myself, plan my next book, and strive for another success on the bestseller

spirit!" Lily patted Maisie's shoulder, relieved to see her returning to

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