Love Fades With The Wind

As she left the medical facility, Blaine finally decided to let go of her feelings for Stefan completely.

The trash bin was filled with discarded tissues, symbolizing a small life that had ended before it even began. Blaine did not cry; instead, she calmly returned her aunt's call.

"Aunt, I've been accepted into the graduate program at the university. I'll be heading there in a month to complete my enrollment, and I'd love to move abroad to live with you."

On the other end of the line, her aunt's voice was overwhelmed with joy "That's wonderful, Blaine!