Chapter 452


    Thssa watched her mother leave as her eyes became low and thoughtful.


    Any words now would be futile, unless one day she truly broke free from Lysander’s shackles, left with


    her four children and mother, and returned to the peaceful life they once had.


    She believed that day woulde; as long as she could ovee the challenges at hand, there would


    always be a way out.


    Thssa walked to the door and changed her shoes, ready to leave. Suddenly, she remembered that


    her keys were still in the drawer. She opened the drawer, found the keys, and her gaze fell onto the


    bracelet kept in the drawer.


    It was a gift from Leopoldst night. He had suggested that they elope.


    A wave of intense sadness rose within her while looking at the bracelet.


    Like a rising tide, it threatened to drown her.


    Back in their verdant campus days, she and Leopold were strolling under the riverside trees. The cool


    breeze mixed with the moisture from the river brushed their faces, warming their hearts.


    Suddenly, Leopold kissed her cheek.


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    Blushing, she turned around and shyly told him, “What are you doing? We agreed to save that for our


    wedding night. You’re cheating.”


    Leopold broke into a bright, youthful smile. “Yes, I cheated. You can kiss me back if you want.”


    “Hmph, don’t think I won’t.” Thssa feigned anger.


    With a mischievous grin, Leopold challenged her. “Thene on.”


    “Fine.” Thssa stepped forward.


    But Leopold turned and ran. “If you catch me, you can kiss me.”


    “You can’t run away.” Thssa gave chase.


    One ran and the other chased, neither noticing the fresh grass under their feet next to a sign that read,


    “Please tread lightly. The grass is new.”


    Just as Thssa was about to catch Leopold, a teacher called out from afar. “What are you two doing?


    The new grass will be ruined!”


    The teacher started to chase after them.


    “Run! Run!” Leopold grabbed Thssa’s hand, leading her off the grass and into the small grove


    nearby.


    They crouched behind a tree and were hidden by the dense branches. They watched as the teacher


    rushed past their hiding spot and continued the chase elsewhere.


    “Phew, she’s gone.” Thssa heaved a sigh of relief.


    Leopold turned to her. Their eyes met under the swaying branches, casting shadows on their faces.


    Leopold’s eyes were bright and youthful, while Thssa’s were clear and sparkling.


    Their innocent feelings flowed freely between them.


    Leopold slowly leaned in, his lips nearing hers.


    Just as he was about to kiss her, Thssa quickly turned her head. Her lips brushed his cheek before


    she let out a giggle. “I kissed you back, ha!”


    She jumped up and ran.


    Leopold, slightly taken aback, touched his cheek, smiled, and called after her, “Thssa, you’re so


    immature.”


    “I am immature. If you don’t like it, find someone else.” Thssa’sughter shone brilliantly in the


    sunlight.


    “But I like your immaturity.” Leopold’s heart only held her.


    Suddenly, her memory shifted, taking her back to a night of torrential rain and thunderous lightning.


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    Startled, Thssa shook off her reverie.


    She picked up the bracelet and slipped it onto her wrist.


    The cool, smooth touch of the bracelet was a chilling reminder that even the warmest of feelings could


    cool down.


    Some people, once lost, were lost forever.


    Life was rarely perfect.


    Most times, it was filled with regrets.