Inside the office, the others exchanged surprised and puzzled glances. After a brief silence, the doctor chuckled and remarked to Cristofer, “You make a loving couple. Many couples with children can grow tired of each other due to life’s small annoyances. But you two are different from them. I believe you’ll have a happy life together forever.”

The doctor was giving his blessings to Cristofer and Estelle, but instead of feeling happy, Cristofer felt a deep sadness when hearing this. ‘I used to want to spend the rest of my life with Estelle, but it’s impossible now,’ he thought. With a forced smile, he nodded and asked, “Doctor, are you...