NovelEnglishHailee's eyes turned red, but she stubbornly held back her tears.
Staying longer would only make things more awkward, so I grabbed my bag and left.
As I walked along the empty street, everything seemed to have changed tically. The young man who used to be so young and carefree was now fighting over a relationship. Though he'd inherited his family business, he'd lost the freedom to choose love. I didn't know how long I'd walked, but I'd somehow ended up by the river. It was already evening by then.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe right breeze blew gently and carried a hint of chill, but it seemed to soothe the unease in my heart. I strolled alone on the street illuminated by streetlights as the scene from the cafe replayed in my mind, Love, responsibility, family interests. These words formed a web in my mind so complex that it felt inescapable.
There were sthings I'd experienced that causedpain. Even if I had the chance to start over, I wasn't sure if I'd get the answers I was looking for.
I stopped and looked up at the few stars in the night sky. There was a ripple of emotion inside me.
Everyone had to pay a price for their choices in this unpredictable world, and I was no exception. Perhaps it was tforto learn to be s independent, and not place my happiness in someone else's hands. stronger, and As I was lost in my thoughts, my phone rang and joltedback to reality.
more answered the call, and it was Alden who sounded tired but sincere. "Eve, thank you for understanding and supportingtonight. I owe you an explanation and Hailee an answer. Givestime, and I'll handle this." [replied with a soft hum and tried to keep my voice calm and firm. "Alden, I believe you'll make the right choice. No matter what the outcis, remember that we're all individuals with the right to pursue our happiness." After hanging up, I took a deep breath as if exhaling all my worries and burdens, I realized that life was still going on, and I shouldn't pause my journey just because someone else was caught up emotionally.
The cold wind blew, and I felt a wave of exhaustion. Itumed around and decided to go hto sort out my thoughts.
The city lights shimmered in the night sky as if stars had fallen to the ground. They offered a sliver of warmth and comfort.
As I walked home, I replayed scenes from the night and reflected on my role in this complicated situation.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter getting home, I made myself a cup of hot chocolate and at by the windows stare at the night scene.
The city's hustle and bustle had slowly faded to leave only silence and solitude in company.
I closed my eyes and recalled how much I'd grown over the years. From a naive young girl to a woman who could stand on her own, I'd grown so much more.
Eve, you deserve better," I silently murmured. This sentence felt like a e warm current thawing my cold heart
Yes, I deserved someone who could lovewholeheartedly, someone who could stay by my side and face life together.
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