Cole must have seen Zacharias holding Shirley’s hand that morning. Did Cole just pass. up the chance
to be with her?
At this moment, Shirley had already arrived at Cole’s door. She took a deep breath and knocked on it.
Thinking it was someoneing for work- rted matters, he got up to open the door. However, he
didn’t expect to find a slender, tall figure standing outside with snowkes still clinging to her hair.
“Shirley! H-How did youe here?” He was surprised and taken aback.
“Why didn’t you answer my calls?” Shirley asked through clenched teeth.
“I was packing my things, and my phone was on silent.” Cole gave an excuse. She entered his room
and saw that he was indeed packing a suitcase. Her chest ached. “Are you nning to leave without
even saying goodbye?”
Cole looked at Shirley with a pained expression. He didn’t expect to hurt her like this, but now that she
was here, he felt more at ease talking to her face-to-face before leaving. “Please sit down. Let’s talk.”
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Tears welled up in her eyes as she said, “Isn’t this good enough for us? Why do you have to leave?”
“Shirley, I’m sorry, but I don’t belong here. I have a more important mission to fulfill,” Cole said in a low
voice.
She also understood that being a bodyguard was limiting him. He should have a better and brighter
future. “Please don’t go,” she pleaded.
“Shirley, I’ve already made up my mind. Thank you for liking me. I will remember our friendship, and I
wish you find a better person to love,” Cole hinted. He knew there was already an outstanding and
better man by her side.
“I have no rtionship with Zacharias. This morning, it was him intentionally holding my hand that led
to your misunderstanding. If there’s a misunderstanding, I can exin it clearly,” she hurriedly
exined. She was truly upset, to the point of almost crying. At her age, she couldn’t control her
emotions, and she didn’t know how to retain someone who was about to leave.
After listening to Shirley’s words, Cole felt even more relieved. Knowing that Zacharias liked her and
realizing his fortune in being liked by her, he held a glimmer of hope that she might transfer her
affection to Zacharias, allowing him to depart with peace of mind. At the same time, she could have a
brighter future. “Shirley, I’m not the right person for you. Zacharias is the one who suits you,” he said
calmly.
She was taken aback, and tears welled up in her eyes. He handed her the tissue. “Please don’t cry.
You deserve someone better. The country trained me to fulfill a greater mission. My life is destined to
be transient. I’ve thought it through; I won’t marry in this lifetime.”
A single tear rolled down her cheek. At this moment, she felt helpless in the face of a love that was
destined to end abruptly.
Cole picked up the small bear doll Shirley had given him and handed it back to her. “Take this back.
Give it to someone you cherish.”
She took it with tears in her eyes and looked up at him. His resolute and calm demeanor only made her
feel more lost. “Cole, I will remember you wherever you go. Please take care of yourself.” She took the
small bear doll while suppressing her downcast emotions.
“You too. Live well and grow strong,” Cole said to Shirley. He opened the door and looked at her,
saying, “Shirley, go back.”
She stood up reluctantly and took onest deep look at him. Then, she walked to the door. Cole
resisted the urge to follow Shirley, saying, “Take care.”
“You too.” She nodded, turned around, and once again, tears streamed down her face as she bid
farewell to this short-lived love.
Shirley walked out step by step while exuding an air of sorrow. At this moment, as snowkes fell upon
her on the twilight road, she noticed a convoy with hazard lights shing not far away. A tall figure
stepped out of one of the cars. He was holding an umbre as he approached her.