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Alice had grown so lonely that I could tell she wanted me to stay longer. Her quiet demeanor couldn’t hide the subtle glances she gave me, or the way she lingered when we spoke. I only had two days off work, but the thought of leaving her alone tugged at my heart. So, I extended my leave by another two days, just to keep her company.

But all good things must come to an end, and eventually, I had to leave.

Before I left, Alice insisted on making me coffee and packing food for me. She had cooked everything herself, using flower petals in some of the dishes, giving them a whimsical and delicate touch. She gave me the best of everything she had, her offerings a reflection of the genuine affection she had for

me.

Her kindness and thoughtfulness left me with an unexplainable sense of responsibility.

“Elaine, please visit me whenever you can,” Alice said, her eyes avoiding mine.

I could see she was holding back tears, unwilling to let me see her cry. She was the kind of girl whose spirit was strong, even though her body was fragile.

“Of course,” I replied, keeping my words brief.

A lump formed in my throat, and I didn’t dare say more. I feared that if I did, I would start crying before Alice did. Goodbyes always felt like the softest knife–a wound that lingered long after the moment had passed.

As I hugged her goodbye, I said, “I’ve already asked a friend to help find a doctor for you. Once everything is arranged, Ash and I will come get you.”

up with hope, her arms tightening slightly around me. “Okay, I’ll be waiting,

within me, becoming a silent promise and driving force to make sure I followed through.

I was returning. She replied

train ride to Alice’s, I had booked a plane ticket for my return. The journey was faster, but I spent most of it sleeping. My dreams were filled with memories of Alice–tending to the plants together, washing clothes in the river, and talking late into the night as we lay side by side under

stars.

after we landed, it

the repair shop to pick up my car. I figured it was better to get it out of the way before settling in

when my phone rang. Logan’s name flashed across

had gone public, he hadn’t bothered me. So, for him to call now, something must have

Logan’s voice came through, urgent and desperate. “Is it true

question made my heart tighten. How could he only be finding this out

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that he was asking me meant he hadn’t

up inside me, and I struggled

say something,” Logan urged, his desperation

do you want me to say? Can’t you just go see for yourself?” I snapped, unable

with Alice was quickly eroded by Logan’s

I was about to hang up when he finally spoke again, his voice subdued. “They won’t let me in the house