Chapter 14

I sniffled, wiping away my tears.

I lay down on the couch and covered my face with a pillow.

If I didn’t see, didn’t think, I wouldn’t be sad.

If I didn’t remember, didn’t look back, things would eventually pass.

I lay there for a while and soon fell asleep.

In my hazy sleep, Lucky seemed to be whining in my ear.

It seemed to be urgently licking the back of my hand. I wanted to open my eyes, but I felt incredibly sleepy.

Faint knocking sounds from outside the door. I couldn’t tell if it was reality or a dream.

In the air, a strange smell seemed to begin to permeate.

Until much later, the world suddenly became quiet again.

All the chaotic sounds in my ears vanished.

In my hazy state, I half-opened my eyes and thought I saw Liam sitting beside me.

His eyes were so gentle and moving, just like when he still loved me.

But I only caught a glimpse before his broad palm covered my eyes.

Everything vanished from my sight, and only his low, tender voice remained in my ears:

“Shhh, go back to sleep.”

I knew it was just a dream.

My Liam, he would never come to see me like this again.

I seemed to have slept for a very long time.

My body was alternately hot and cold, like I had a high fever.

In a daze, I seemed to have taken medicine, and a soft, cool towel was placed on my forehead.

The fluctuating heat and cold slowly receded, and a wave of exhaustion swept over me.

When I woke again, it was probably past midnight.

Silence all around.

I opened my eyes and actually saw Liam’s back.