"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

after losing her memory and reconnecting

her mind—him appearing with a teddy bear at the kindergarten, a secret

her, covering her with his coat and

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

by her side day and

heart stung, and she

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

"Lily..."

past harm to you. What other way is

pain entrap

women, we should treat ourselves better. Only by letting go can you move

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

her

of mindset, no matter how many years passed, but

attitude.

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

on the

patted Maisie's shoulder, relieved to see her

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