"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.

her, softly asking, "Maisie, are you

how to respond to

recalling past times with Daniel or the love and hate they shared, what flashed through her mind were the days after losing her

in her 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" when

was his attempts at household chores, the longing and nervousness in his kisses, the sense of peace when he stayed by her

and she involuntarily closed her

him." Lily's voice was

"Lily..."

past harm to you. What other way is there but to heal yourself? I know it hurts,

should treat ourselves better. Only by letting

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

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

tightly. "I'll take care of myself, plan my

to

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