Then, Nadine opened the box under her bed, retrieving the shirt that Zander had forgotten to take. She brought it close to her, sniffing it to catch a faint trace of his scent. After using it for a month, the scent had almost dissipated, leaving her with a bittersweet reminder of their connection.

During the times when they couldn't see each other, Nadine experienced immense pain. It felt as if something scratched at her insides, tempting her to lower her pride and reach out to Zander, even begging him to take her back. The longing for him consumed her thoughts, and the memories of his piercing glares suffocated her. Despite...