Chapter 673

William replied, "Linda and I have indeed been in contact, but it's not what everyone imagines—no 'mending fences' or anything like that. As for what the future holds, I can't say for certain. "Right now, we're just friends. I hope everyone can avoid overthinking things or causing unnecessary disruptions for either of us. "To those who have followed our story, you know we've been through a lot. Now, I've come to understand how to love and protect someone truly—although to be clear, this is entirely my realization. Things are moving in a positive direction, and that's what matters. "Lastly, I would like to ask everyone not to interfere or put undue pressure on us, especially Linda. Relationships aren't something that can be determined by a few words online. Ultimately, it will depend on my own efforts and fate." For the first time, netizens saw such a gentle side of William. Some began piecing together the timeline of their story, pointing out that while William had indeed made mis