Normally, a woman's institution was always right.

The black mask was slowly removed, revealing a face covered in scars.

It wasn't Declan's sharp, handsome features. This face had been ruined, and it was frightening.

Hailey's pupils shrank. Shocked, she instinctively pulled her hand back and took two steps away, putting distance between them.

When he saw her reaction, the man put the mask back on and covered his face again. "Did you see clearly? Am I the person you thought I was?"

Hailey shook her head. "No... I'm sorry. I mistook you for someone else."

The man replied, "It's fine. You should go home now."

Hailey said, "Thanks for today. I really appreciate it."

He replied, "You're welcome."

With that, he left.

Hailey stood there for a moment before turning in the opposite direction.

The two of them grew farther and farther apart.

...

Hailey arrived home, and Aileen came running out to greet her. "Hailey, you're finally back!"

Surprised and delighted, Hailey pulled her into a hug. "Aileen! Why are you home today?"

said happily, "We got the day off

Linda to make your favorite dishes. You're still growing, after

were walking with your head down, looking deep in thought. Weren't you out with Celine? Did

been three years since they last saw each other. The once-young middle school girl had

and she immediately noticed

she

Hailey, where did you see him? He's been

see your brother. I only saw someone who looked like him... I mistook him for someone

in Aileen's eyes disappeared. After Pamela died, Declan

just... gone. No matter

brother went? Why hasn't he come back for us

streamed down Aileen's

her into a hug. "Aileen, I don't know where he is,

this world, as if he would never

was longing for him,

a tall, lean figure lingered in the shadows. His face was hidden behind a black mask. It was him,

Declan, but he didn't reveal

longer the one she

wouldn't even recognize him.

years ago, he had plunged off a cliff along with

villager from a nearby town rescued him,

time recovering, barely clinging

survived, his face

he

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