Chapter 401

“Inns have a less-than-ideal environment; hotels would be a better choice,” Lillian suggested.

“With the money I have right now, I can only afford an inn,” Rosalie replied.

Lillian hurriedly added, “If you’re worried about not having enough money, I can-”

“Lillian, I appreciate your kindness, but I want to rely on myself,” Rosalie interjected, her inner thoughts echoing, “In the end, surviving in this world depends on one’s own efforts.”

Lillian opened her mouth but ultimately didn’t say anything. She knew Rosalie had her own pride!

After booking an inn, Lillian sent Callum out to buy some food. Then, inside the inn room, she finally broached the subject with Rosalie, asking what had happened and why she had unexpectedly ended things with Jonathan.

“He said he’s tired and doesn’t want to love me anymore. In reality, he never truly believed in me throughout our relationship,” Rosalie said with a bitter laugh, self-deprecatingly adding, “It seems like I’m just not cut out for love!”

“Rosalie, please don’t laugh like that. It really hurts to see you like this,” Lillian said as she hugged her tightly. “Rosalie, if you feel like crying, go ahead. Aren’t we best friends? No matter what, I’ll always be on your side! Jonathan hurt you, and in the future, I’ll help you find a better boyfriend. When the time comes, I’ll help you make him regret it! Don’t keep all your grievances and sadness bottled up inside. When the time comes, let it out!”

Lillian kept urging.

Rosalie leaned against Lillian’s shoulder, sensing the chill slowly fading away from her body at that moment.

She came to the realization that, in the end, Lillian was her lifeline!

“Lillian is such an incredible friend; how could I ever repay her in the future?” she pondered.

softly. “I guess I’ve already cried all the tears I had to cry in the

“You-”

just one heartbreak, and I’ve

sighed and looked at Rosalie, adopting a casual tone. “You’re right, it’s just one heartbreak, nothing too big!

growing dimmer. She doubted whether she had the courage to start a third

lifetime, she might be destined for

her things, and when Callum came up with dinner, they ate together

arrived, he had even brought a cake and a birthday

was in the shape of “28,” and its vibrant color stood

encouraged, even though the day had

didn’t want Rosalie to spend her birthday without

to herself as she stared at the candlelight. Her original wish had been to grow

she pondered as she

heart. From this moment forward, forget the man named Jon. For me/Strico had nothing more than Jonathan!” she declared silently

eyes and watched the “28” shaped

the cake,” Rosalie said, slicing three pieces and handing one each to herself, Lillian, and

slice of cake and slowly savored each bite.

be sweet, tasted bitter in her mouth.

but was met with Rosalie’s insistence. “You don’t need to stay with me. I

and then said, “All right, take

Rosalie nodded and, seeing Lillian’s worried expression, she added with

smile only made Lillian feel a deeper sense

left the inn and got into Callum’s car, her

wrong? Still worried about your friend?” Callum

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