Chapter 465

　　Tabitha's POV 　　Upon hearing Derek's words, I fell silent, and my mind became filled with uncertainty about the future. 　　I felt like a nun in the church, seemingly devoid of desires for the earthly world, without love, or hatred. 　　Derek told me to study medicine, and I agreed. 　　I didn't have any particular preference. Whether it was studying medicine or studying business, both were fine. 　　Derek didn't get upset when he didn't receive a response from me. He held onto my earlobe and said earnestly, "Tabitha, I am different from you. In my eyes and my heart, the past and the future are all about you." 　　After a passionate moment, Derek planted a kiss on my forehead and then left gracefully. 　　I watched him leave with Tucker in silence. My mind was peaceful, too. 　　I didn't hate Derek, but I didn't have much affection for him either. 　　I was getting ready to leave Seattle. There didn't seem to be anything worth lingering here. 　　For the remaining days, Derek would leave home before d