Chapter 366

Hailee's eyes turned red, but she stubbornly held back her tears. Staying longer would only make things more awkward, so I grabbed my bag and left. As I walked along the empty street, everything seemed to have changed dramatically. The young man who used to be so young and carefree was now fighting over a relationship. Though he'd inherited his family business, he'd lost the freedom to choose love. I didn't know how long I'd walked, but I'd somehow ended up by the river. It was already evening by then. The night breeze blew gently and carried a hint of chill, but it seemed to soothe the unease in my heart. I strolled alone on the street illuminated by streetlights as the scene from the cafe replayed in my mind. Love, responsibility, family interests… These words formed a web in my mind so complex that it felt inescapable. There were some things I'd experienced that caused me pain. Even if I had the chance to start over, I wasn't sure if I'd get the answers I was looking for.