"By the way, when are you leaving? Didn't you say you have to handle a new project abroad?" Caleb asked.

"I'm not leaving," Lucas said.

He knew that, even after five years, Serenity still didn't have feelings for him, but he couldn't bear to be away from her. He wanted to stay in Solaria. Even if he could only catch glimpses of her from afar like he did earlier, he would be happy.

Caleb sighed. Needless to say, his friend's reluctance to leave was probably due to Serenity.

But if this went on, when would Lucas be able to truly get over her? If he could never get over her, wouldn't that mean...

Thinking of that, Caleb shivered! He wished what he feared would never happen!

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After Serenity had a bite, she went to the balcony to get some fresh air. She saw Terry there, staring out at the moon in the sky.

The moon was full tonight. It hung in the sky like a round lantern.

Realizing that there was someone else at the balcony, Terry turned to look in Serenity's direction. He was