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My mother and uncle looked at me with concern after I hung up. However. I felt that
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concern after I hung up. However, I felt that by laying everything out with Yzail, all the past had scattered with the wind. A new day began, starting with indulging in happiness.
The breakfast my mother and aunt prepared was so delicious that I almost wanted to eat the plate, too. In just half a month, I had visibly gained weight. The strength I lost from the miscarriage had been fully replenished. Radiant and full of energy, I followed my cousins to my uncle‘ s company.
Being a real blood relative, my uncle treated me like one of his own, never making me feel like an outsider. I thoroughly enjoyed these busy days where I could learn new skills. In the past, I would feel bored waiting for Yzail, consumed by longing for him. But now, I was like a sponge eagerly absorbing knowledge
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like a sponge, eagerly absorbing knowledge about managing the company.
My cousins and uncle would watch me working tirelessly at my desk and discuss how to prevent me from overworking myself. Those who truly loved me wanted me to live a fulfilling and joyful life. They took me to all kinds of trendy spots, tried various delicious foods, and attended concerts of different styles, doing their best to fill my days and leaving no room for me to dwell on painful memories.
But Yzail was different. Ever since Zolenn was released from prison, he kept bringing up my left hand, expressing regret that I could no longer play the piano. He lamented how we, once close friends, had become enemies.
Each time he mentioned Zolenn, I would sink
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into despair, taking me a long time to pull myself out of that nightmare.
We had so many memories together, yet he only remembered the ones with Zolenn. Recalling someone who caused me pain right in front of me showed how cruel he truly was.
My uncle took us kids to another concert. When the singer announced he would randomly select an audience member to join him for a four–song medley, my uncle and cousins lifted me up. Sitting in front of the black–and–white keys again, I felt both terrified and excited.
The singer gave me a mysterious smile. “Don’t be afraid, I’m here.” From hesitant, clumsy notes to barely finishing a piece, the singer patiently followed my rhythm.
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“Music is meant to be enjoyed, not just to win a competition.” Those familiar words made me realize he was the same young pianist I had once beaten in a competition. At that moment, I finally understood that I shouldn’t imprison myself in the memory of missing out on that world competition, nor should I rely on Yzail, who had saved my life. My mind suddenly cleared, and we shared a friendly hug, ending the concert on a high
note.
Unexpectedly, a member of the audience rushed onto the stage. When I saw it was Yzail, I almost didn’t recognize him. His face was unshaven, his eyes dark with exhaustion, and his once–neat shirt was wrinkled and misshapen.
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I glanced at nim and tried to leave the stage from the other side, but he grabbed the singer’s microphone and confessed his love to me in front of thousands of people.
“Lanaya, I love you! I was blinded by foolishness in the past, but please give me a chance to make things right, okay?”
The singer frowned and asked me who he was. I shook my head and replied coldly,
“Just a stranger I don’t know well.”
Immediately, security came and escorted him away. Even after they took the microphone, he continued to yell at the top of his lungs, begging: “Lanaya, I’ve cut all ties with Zolenn. I’ve even dealt with her child!”
“Please forgive me, I can’t live without you!”
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My cousin, who had long been annoyed by him, stormed over and punched him, “If you don’t want to live, then go ahead and die! If I see you near my sister again, I’ll beat you every time!”
The security guards threw Yzail out of the venue. It was probably the most humiliating moment of his life. Videos of his failed confession and subsequent ejection went viral both at home and abroad.
I thought that would make him give up, but instead, he found out where I lived and waited outside my building every day. My uncle had already informed security, so he was banned from entering.
One time, during a heavy rainstorm, he
collapsed with a high fever after being soaked
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was banned from entering.
One time, during a heavy rainstorm, hé
collapsed with a high fever after being soaked through.
