"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

appearing with a teddy bear at the kindergarten, a

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

his attempts at household chores, the longing and nervousness in his

her side

stung, and she

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

"Lily..."

What other way is there but to heal yourself? I

entrap

we should treat ourselves better. Only by

man..." Lily chuckled. "They're

at her

of mindset, no matter how many years passed, but she admired

attitude.

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

the

the spirit!" Lily patted Maisie's shoulder, relieved to see her returning to her former spirited

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