Chapter 152

The apartment was on the 16th floor.

After punching in the passcode and entering. Chloe found a spacious duplex. What really stole the show was a massive floor–to–ceiling window facing east. Standing up here on the 16th floor, she could get a bird’s–eye view of the whole P City

What really caught Chloeh eye though, was the black plano tucked into the corner of the window, its white gauze cover fluttering gently in the breeze.

Chloe couldn’t resist and walked over, her fingers trembling as they brushed against the piano

Her slender fingers formed a stark contrast against the black piano, the slick, cool touch of it reigniting a spark in her heart.

Opening up the lid, the black and white keys lay neatly arranged. Her fingers quivered slightly as they struck a beautiful note.

The note hung in the air, echoing the ripple of emotions in Chloe’s heart.

She bit her lip, bent down, sat, and placed her hands on the keys, playing from memory the piece she’d heard in Damon’s car – “Whispers of Autumn“.

When the notes melded into a melody, Chloe’s eyes welled up.

time since she

was the purest thing

her past self didn’t protect it well

the fading night outside the window, the city neon lights started to flicker. Even though the city was still

heart

finished the piece without missing a beat

could remember it thanks to the many years

piece of music was no

out a gentle sigh, stroked the piano one last time, and then got up and

an hour later, she

of fruits and

and got busy

an hour later, Chloe emerged from the kitchen, thermos in hand.

office was elegantly decorated, brightly lit but eerily silent.

was sitting in the office chair, flipping through some

and

as CEO, everyone in the company had gotten

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