DreameNovelChapter 151 Get 5 > #Menu Alice had grown so lonely that I could tell she wantedto stay longer. Her quiet demeanor couldn't hide the subtle glances she gave me, or the way she lingered when we spoke. I only had two days off work, but the thought of leaving her alone tugged at my heart. So, I extended my leave by another two days, just to keep her company.
But all good things must cto an end, and eventually, I had to leave.
Before I left, Alice insisted on makingcoffee and packing food for me. She had cooked everything herself, using flower petals in sof the dishes, giving them a whimsical and delicate touch. She gavethe best of everything she had, her offerings a reflection of the genuine affection she had for me.
Her kindness and thoughtfulness leftwith an unexplainable sense of responsibility.
"Elaine, please visitwhenever you can," Alice said, her eyes avoiding mine.
I could see she was holding back tears, unwilling to letsee her cry. She was the kind of girl whose spirit was strong, even though her body was fragile.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Of course," I replied, keeping my words brief.
A lump formed in my throat, and I didn't dare say more. I feared that if I did, I would start crying before Alice did. Goodbyes always felt like the softest knife-a wound that lingered long after the moment had passed.
As I hugged her goodbye, I said, "I've already asked a friend to help find a doctor for you. Once everything is arranged, Ash and I will cget you." Alice's face lit up with hope, her arms tightening slightly around me. "Okay, I'll be waiting, Elaine." Her words resonated deeply within me, becoming a silent promise and driving force to make sure I followed through.
On my way back, I sent Nora another message, letting her know I was returning. She replied quickly, tellingto go straight to her place after I landed.
Unlike the train ride to Alice's, I had booked a plane ticket for my return. The journey was faster, but I spent most of it sleeping. My dreams were filled with memories of Alice-tending to the plants together, washing clothes in the river, and talking late into the night as we lay side by side under the stars.
When the flight attendant wokeafter we landed, it was already evening.
Instead of going home, I headed straight to the repair shop to pick up my car. I figured it was better to get it out of the way before settling in for the night.
I was halfway there when my phone rang. Logan's nflashed across the screen.
It had been a while since we last spoke. Ever since his relationship with Selene had gone public, he hadn't bothered me. So, for him to call now, something must have been wrong.
I answered, but before I could say anything, Logan's voice cthrough, urgent and desperate. "Is it true that my dad's hair turned white overnight?" The question made my heart tighten. How could he only be finding this out now? The incident had 17:16 37.28% < Chapter 151 Get 5 > = Menu happened days ago. The fact that he was askingmeant he hadn't even seen Ethan.
Anger bubbled up inside me, and I struggled to find the right words.
"Elaine, say something," Logan urged, his desperation growing.
"What do you wantto say? Can't you just go see for yourself?" I snapped, unable to hide my frustration.
The peace I'd found during my twith Alice was quickly eroded by Logan's selfish ignorance.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOn the other end of the line, Logan went silent. I was about to hang up when he finally spoke again, his voice subdued. "They won't letin the house anymore." The words 'Serves you right' flashed through my mind, though I didn't say them out loud.
"Elaine, I'm completely alone now," Logan said, his voice laced with desolation.
But his misery didn't move me. Instead, I mocked him. "You brought this on yourself." Logan let out a bitter laugh. "Yeah, I deserved this." At least he could admit it.
"Elaine, do you think my dad is completely disappointed in me?"
It was a foolish question, one that revealed how little he trulyunderstood the depth of his father's pain.
Ethan's hair hadn't turned white from mere disappointment. It washeartache, helplessness, and anger -all emotions that only a parent could truly feel when their child let them down so completely.
Even though Logan used to insist that his parents treated him and Miles equally, as an outsider, P could see the truth. They had always favored Logan, even if only slightly. But Logan had squandered that love and trust completely.
"Elaine, can I ask you for a favor?" Logan's voice turned uncharacteristically humble.
It wasn't like him to beg for anything, but now he sounded desperate.
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