"Lily..."

Lily flashed Maisie a gentle smile that conveyed everything without needing to be said.

"If you require assistance, just let me know. I'll do everything I can!"

"Thank you," Maisie replied, meeting Lily's sincere gaze.

"Why thank me? We get along well, and I'm happy to help!"

The two shared smiles.

Maisie poured a cup of coffee for Lily, and they settled by the floor-to-ceiling window, quietly admiring the distant

scenery.

Spring had arrived in the city. The mountains in the distance had regained their lush greenery. Cherry blossoms

along the streets resembled clusters of pale pink mist and swallows flitted through the willow branches joyfully.

Despite the arrival of spring, the frost in Maisie's heart proved resistant to thawing.

Lily turned to her, softly asking, "Maisie, are you truly never going to forgive him?"

Maisie fell silent, unsure how to respond to such a complex question.

Rather than recalling past times with Daniel or the love and hate they shared, what flashed through her mind were

losing her memory and

played in her mind—him appearing with a teddy

her with his coat and whispering "I'm here"

his attempts at household chores, the longing and nervousness in

by her side day and

stung, and she involuntarily closed her

to forgive him." Lily's voice was gentle. "I'm hoping you can

"Lily..."

way is there

entrap

Only by letting go can you move forward,

or any other man..." Lily chuckled. "They're all fleeting! Let them do

her and

of mindset, no matter how many years passed, but

attitude.

She held Lily's hand tightly. "I'll take care of myself, plan my next book, and strive for

on the bestseller

Lily patted Maisie's shoulder, relieved to see her returning to her former spirited self.

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