Jerome's room was right next to Liz's.

After chatting for a bit, they both headed to their own rooms.

Liz was about to enter her room when she heard Jerome's voice from behind.

"Aren't you going to ask about him?"

Since Liz went abroad, she had only called Jerome once and hadn't contacted anyone else after that.

Jerome had just updated Liz about Yolanda, telling her that after she left, Remington hadn't done anything to Yolanda. Yolanda had just successfully wrapped up her latest fantasy series.

He also mentioned that Fiona and Joy were both in good health, and her older brother's treatment was going as planned.

But Liz hadn't asked about Remington, not even once.

Now, Jerome didn't mention that name, but Liz stiffened for a moment, knowing exactly who he meant.

She slowly turned around, meeting Jerome's gaze with a smile.

"He's irrelevant now. I don't want to know. Goodnight."

She waved at Jerome, who looked at her with a slightly deeper gaze, pondering the gentle serenity of her smile.

True letting go and moving on should be as natural as breathing, leaving no trace.

Not like this, deliberately avoiding, which often reveals more than it hides.

didn't call her out on it, nor did he say more. He just slightly raised his eyebrows, nodded at Liz with a warm smile, and replied.

"You too."

smiled, turned, and

behind

she left, whether he was still looking for

had slowly turned into the

it wouldn't

belly-it was her baby turning over and giving her a

again? Just so you know, you better behave tonight!" Five months in, and the baby movements had become quite

lately, Joy seemed

into a night

J.net

midnight, kicking Liz awake several times as if

her

mother.

moment, Liz had no idea that the person she avoided talking about was just on

in the cold winter night, he looked towards her

the lights in

out for a while that

moved, overcoming the

his body as

he

made his way

The night was silent.

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