Chapter 8
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And on September 6th, which happened to be their wedding anniversary, it was also the tenth year since she had secretly admired him.
How can it not be considered a complete journey to revisit the old place on such a special day?
Let’s consider it as she put a period on her ten years of youth.
As she thought about it, a slight smile appeared on Krista’s face, and her tone became more relaxed, as if she were joking.
“This time, you won’t stand me up, will you?”
There was a rare hint of a smile in his eyes as he said, “When have I ever stood you up? Krista, don’t slander me.”
Krista smiled and didn’t answer him, just counting silently in her mind,
Last time, you left me at the hospital because you went to the seaside with Rosa.
The time before last, you completely forgot about our birthday dinner because you were helping her gather evidence.
The time before the last time, you lett me alone in the outskirts in order to rush to comfort her.
Time and time again, whenever
it came to Rosa, you stood me up.
In the following week, Frankie did not come back again
The first thing Krista did every day was tear off the calendar hanging on the wall.
She stayed alone in the empty old house, slowly tidying up the last few things.
Time passed quickly, and soon it was September 6th.
She woke up early and put on makeup. She chose an old dress from a few years ago and went downstalt
capture some footage on this memorable day.
Frankie was waiting downstairs, and he kindly opened the car door.
with a camera, ready to
Perhaps knowing that she would soon be free, Krista was in a joyful mood and talked to him about many past memories from their school days.
The two people chatted enthusiastically, exchanging words with each other.
Frankie also gradually relaxed and took the initiative to suggest taking more photos for her later.
In the midst of chatting and laughing, we soon arrived at the entrance of Southford University. Krista got out of the car first and leaned against the window, waiting for him.
As soon as Frankie unbuckled his seatbelt, his phone rang with a few dings. He opened it up “Frankie, are you available? I had a fever, can you come and take me to the hospital?”
Frankie’s actions froze when he saw the words “having a lever“.
Krista saw that he was hesitating and turned her head to see what was happening.
In a moment, he made a decision
“Krista, something happened at the law firm, I have to go there.”
Krista paused for a moment, a hint of surprise flickering in her eyes.
“Can we
go one hour later?”
I saw that it was a message from Ros
“Krista, something happened at the law firm, I have to go there.”
Krista paused for a moment, a hint of surprise flickering in her eyes.
“Can we go one hour later?”
She knew in her heart that he was lying, afraid that it was for Rosa
sa again.
“The matter was important, I’m afraid it was not possible.”
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Seeing that he spoke with certainty, Krista didn’t expose him but instead gave him a deep look and let him go.
Frankie re–fastened his seatbelt and, in order to express his apology, made a new promise.
“You go home by taxi first, and I will bring you over to have a look after I finish my busy days. Later, we can make another appointment to have dinner with a few professors.”
Krista did not accept this promise.
Frankie
There is no future anymore
She looked up and watched his car gradually disappear from her sight, then she entered the school gate alone with a camera in her hand.
In just half an hour, she had visited all the places related to youth and secret crushes.
After taking all the photos, she didn’t go anywhere and hailed a car to go home.
Timeline appeared another red dot, and she clicked on it casually.
As soon as I refreshed, there was a photo posted by Rosa in the hospital.
At this moment, she finally became certain
He really didn’t go to work overtime, but went to take care of the sick Rosa.
Krista smiled as she remembered Frankie’s resolute tone that evening
Wouldn’t you even spare half an hour for her?
Frankie, if you knew, these few hours were the last time we were together, would you regret standing me up again?
No one answered her, and she no longer cared about the answer.
She took just one glance and then stepped out to find Elvis’s Line.
Elvis’s message came back quickly.
“No need. Ms. Garner, since the cooling–off period has reached its final day on your end, the entire process is now complete.
“Congratulations, you have been reborn.”
What a rebirth it was.
Yeah, from
today on, I didn’t love Frankie anymore, I didn’t want Frankie anymore
