Chapter 11

Maisie was only one step away. In that instant, her heart shattered like the frozen surface of a lake that had been smashed to pieces. Meanwhile, Sirius was literally splattered before her. A crowd gathered at the scene. People screamed and vomited while someone called the police. Maisie didn't hear any of them. Everything seemed to become silent at that moment—she couldn't hear or see anything other than Sirius' broken body. She remained rooted to the spot for a long time before suddenly laughing. "I knew I was the only one you loved, Sirius. You would rather die than get together with anyone else." There was blood everywhere, but Maisie didn't care. She lay beside Sirius' body and held his shattered hand. "Look at how beautiful the stars are tonight—let's admire them together. "Do you remember me telling you that you're the brightest and most precious star in my life, Sirius? I was telling the truth…" She departed from her usual silence and chattered away. More people joined the