I didn't know who to trust anymore. Maybe I could only trust Atlas, who was holding me tight right now.

I wanted to know what happened to past me, but it seemed impossible to find any answers.

I really didn't understand why they erased my memories. They had no right to strip away my right to know, no matter who they were.

After a while, I finally calmed my overwhelming emotions and stepped out of Atlas's embrace.

I looked up at him, pretended nothing was wrong, and said, "It's nothing, I just missed you. Let's go home."

He bent down, gazed into my eyes, and said softly, "Really? If there's something wrong, you need to tell me. I'll help you fix it."

"What if I never remember the past again?" I couldn't hold back my emotions.

"Don't think about it, then," he said decisively.

"But I want to know about the time we spent together." I started to tear up.

"I'll tell you all about it. I'll recount every day I remember. I won't miss a single detail," he said solemnly.

Melancholy washed over me.

could it compare to what I remembered myself? What I remembered carried the hues of my own emotions, rather than the stories he told

didn't want Atlas

about me for too many

I said, "Alright. Tell me all about it. One

nodded without

a cheerful facade and linking my arm with his as we

at Archie's request. I was sure

he took the

in that rock? Take it

can't take

mine is yours," I said confidently. Then I looked at him suspiciously and teased, "Are

and praised, "You're too generous, sweetheart.

really knew how to sweet-talk me. It was just

the small, transparent glass bottle containing the golden seeds that rolled around

Dad to plant them in the garden when I get back. We'll see what grows from this. I'm so excited." I rotated the bottle, watching the plump seeds

and said, "Maybe

a child, clutching the

I added, " Mr. Gordon's gift was too expensive. Archie insisted

jade pendant from around my neck and

it soothes the nerves and will help me sleep. I don't know if it was just

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