Chapter 336

The glass cabinet was entirely filled with these items, each meticulously placed. Yet after circling the room, Aurora couldn't spot any photos of Gabe that Melanie had saved. Without an explanation, the items in the room wouldn't reveal that Melanie was preserving memories connected to Gabe. Hesitatingly, she noticed something seemed to be attached to the glass panels. Approaching closer, Aurora was surprised to find dates carefully marked at the bottom. These likely indicated when the items were given. In front of the glass cabinet stood a deck chair, positioned to face it directly. Aurora could envision Melanie sitting there, quietly gazing at the glass display brimming with items. These things held their shared memories and youth. Reflecting on Gabe's restraint and deep love that he hadn't been able to voice in his lifetime, along with Melanie's various suppressions, even Aurora, who was usually detached, couldn't help but sigh. Love, at times, was truly profound. It was somet