Chapter 336



When the plug is pulled, a life vanishes from this world.

"You should be with her now, see her through to the end," I nudged him.

"I know, I'm heading there now," Mack lifted his gaze to meet mine, "Sorry for the intrusion."

I managed a small smile, "Hoping for a miracle."

Mack didn't reply but stood up to leave. I watched his retreating figure, feeling a stark contrast from the night before.

"What are you looking at? You didn't even hear your phone ring?" Ernest came over, taking the bunch of flowers from my hand.

I didn't know how to explain Mack's situation to Ernest because I hadn't mentioned last night's encounter, and Mack's story was too convoluted.

Mostly, I felt an unexplainable sadness, especially after Mack's words about soon being gone.

"Ernest, why do you think two unrelated people can look so much alike?" I asked him.

"Humans are made of genes. With so many people in the world, it's normal to have similar gics," Ernest responded, very matter-of-factly. Thinking about Mack's reason for following me, I asked, "Do you think you might one day look for my shadow in someone who resembles me?" "Why would I do that?" Ernest asked sharply.

met his gaze,

you to me," Ernest was always

was just asking. You could've just given any

from my cheek, "No matter what, I wouldn't look for your shadow in someone

smooth talk, "Got

my hand in the other, asked, "Why suddenly ask

photo of a girl who looks just like me," I paused, "almost ny

shock

to curiosity, as

more details

aligned

features.

alike?" Ernest

mistake her for me one day,"

didn't defend himself but asked, "Where did you see

"On a man's phone!"

"A man's phone?"

briefly explained my

shift, I nudged him, "What's wrong? Don't tell me you're jealous?" "No,"

scoffed, "Then why the silence? You

turned to me, "why didn't you

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