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Jasper’s eyes widened. Seeing his alarm, I
laughed.
“I do know him well; we’ve known each other
for years. But that’s the past; I want to know
you for the rest of my life.”
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Le TesL OF ITTу me.
His eyes sparkled; he pinned me to the sofa.
“Let’s start now.”
Jasper, you… ugh…”
Jasper had a lot of energy; I slept until noon,
feeling exhausted.
I rushed Grandpa to the hospital; as I was
about to eat, Ethan stood before me with
breakfast.
Seeing me not taking it, he lowered his head
dejectedly.
“I didn’t send Lily to jail, not out of mercy,
but because it’d be too easy for her.‘
دو
“Last night, I thought a lot. Didn’t I see
through Lily’s disguise? I didn’t help her out
of pity, but because I saw myself in her.”
“From the start, we weren’t from the same
world. You were too radiant; I was
intimidated. You confessed repeatedly; I
rejected you because I was afraid.”
“I foored
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“I feared I wasn’t worthy, afraid you’d leave. I
wanted to push you away, but my instincts
drew me closer.‘
“”
Ethan pulled out a jewelry box.
He opened it, revealing a ring.
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The date on the tag was four years ago, our
anniversary.
“I prepared two gifts that day, but I didn’t
dare give you this one; I was afraid I couldn’t
provide for you.‘
“Sarah, I hope you’ll always be happy.‘
رو
Ethan went to the sink and threw the ring
down the drain.
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He turned to me, a relaxed smile on his face.
“Sarah…”
He swallowed, speaking with difficulty. “It’s really goodbye this time.”
I smiled, feeling at peace as I turned.
But unknown to me, after I left, Ethan
whispered his unspoken words.
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“I love you…
“”
Ethan stood in the hallway, watching Sarah
fade into the distance, recalling their past. “Ethan, I like you. If you don’t agree, I’ll come
again in a few days.”
“”
The girl’s bright face held a sincere smile; her
eyes only saw him.
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After his parents‘ divorce, it was the first time
he felt life had color.
Ethan’s heart was in turmoil.
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He carefully peeled off the boba tea label she
gave him, cherishing it in a frame.
The frame filled up, with more and more
images of Sarah.
Ethan’s most impulsive act was being with
Sarah.
But afterward, he realized he had to consider
their future.
He considered too much, neglecting the most
important person.
If he could redo it, he’d firmly reject Sarah’s
first confession.
She deserved better.
