Nathan and M hadn’t nned on using the car. They preferred to keep holding hands and walk


    instead. M hummed in response.


    “When?” Nathan asked.


    M felt a sharp pain in her heart. Still, she answered casually, “Suntend has arranged for someone


    to retrieve me. The day that person arrives is the day I depart.”


    Nathan gazed at the darkening sky as he felt a weight settle in his chest. He was so distraught that


    breathing became difficult.


    “My parents are still alive. So, I hope you can continue helping me search for them,” M added.


    “I will,” Nathan promised.


    “I’ll also get the authorities in Suntend to help locate my parents.”


    Nathan’s steps slowed.


    “Nate, could you keep an eye on my grandparents once in a while after I go? They’re getting older, and


    they live by themselves…”


    M’s voice trembled as she added, “I’m really busy. Plus, they don’t know about my job, so they would


    find it hard to understand why I can’t be in touch with them. I won’t be able to visit them in Norvania,


    and I–I feel guilty about it.”


    Nathan came to a sudden halt. He couldn’t bring himself to meet her gaze, fearing he might break


    down before her. He forced a fa?ade ofposure and said, “When you left Norvania ten years ago,


    you had already made the decision never to return.


    “That’s why you cut ties with everyone here. It was only because of Oliver that you came back.” Nathan


    nced at the distant lights, his eyes glistening with tears as he asked bitterly, “How long will you be


    gone again? Five years, ten years, or fifty?”


    M’s heart broke as she realized that even though they had no future together, Nathan might still wait


    for her. An overwhelming sadness washed over her.


    She took a deep breath, her voice catching as she said, “Nite, please don’t wait for me. If you meet a


    wonderful woman, go for it. Enjoy a beautiful romanice, tie the knot, and build a family with her.”


    Nathan gazed at the sky as he sensed his tears threatened to fall. His throat tightened as if it was


    burning. He was overwhelmed by sadness, and he struggled to contain them.


    With a husky voice, he asked, “And you? Will you find someone simr and start a family? Will you


    have children with him?”


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    “I’m not sure,” M said as she wiped her tears. She didn’t know what the future held couldn’t give him


    a definite answer.


    Nathan couldn’t find words. He simply hugged M tightly. She held onto him just as firmly. Her tears


    flowed down her cheeks onto his chest.


    Nathan couldn’t fathom the depth of M’s sorrow. Was it because she couldn’t bear to part with Zach


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    her parents. These reasons alone were sufficient to evoke such profound tears.


    She was frequently brought to tears, yet she remained his beloved. However, she was destined to only


    be a brief part of his life.


    Nathan gently caressed her head and whispered, “M, when the timees for you to leave, please


    don’t tell me and just leave quietly, alright?”


    M continued to shed tears with her eyes shut tight. She asked tearfully, “But why?”


    “I can’t go through that pain again–breaking down at the airport like I did a decade ago. I’m scared I


    might lose my mind and want to hide you away so no one could find you.” Nathan’s voice trembled.


    M nestled deeper into Nathan’s embrace and clung tightly to him. She wept and wept, silently


    yearning to stay in his arms indefinitely.