Chapter 84

Samuel held Shirley's hand in his palm. Her hand was small and soft. Her face was flawless, smooth, and radiant, her eyes shimmered like gems. Her smile was sweet and pure, with a hint of innocence and bashfulness that made her all the more captivating. She was everything good in the world, yet he carried a heart filled with darkness. Three months ago, she had hugged him from behind. She had so much trust and dependency on him. She spoke softly and was full of hope. "Samuel, I'll be graduating soon. When I do, let's get married, okay?" Samuel closed his eyes in anguish as if trying to block out the memory. Shirley had completely surrendered herself to him. She loved him so much that she was willing to go to Earth's end for him. She would've done anything to stay by his side. She was kind, beautiful, and intelligent. She could have lived a perfect life, yet she chose to embrace his brokenness. She cooked for him, stood by him through his struggles, faced dangers with him, and fo