Lisa consoled herself internally, but the tears she had suppressed all night finally betrayed her and streamed down her cheeks.

Could she really walk away from feelings that she hadn't fully let go of in the past?

If that were possible, why was she in such agony now?

Why couldn't she stop the tears?

What was this pain in her chest?

"Lisa, if I tell you I've only ever loved you, would you believe me?"

"Lisa, just give me a little time. That's all I need."

"Lisa, how are you going to take responsibility for me?"

"Lisa... Lisa..."

His voice, his words from the past, kept echoing in her ears. Yet, they felt so distant to her now...

Finally, Lisa started the car. She turned it around and drove away from the villa.

-

Lisa knew she had to head to the office. It wasn't a day off, and she needed to work.

She tried hard to compose herself, to stop the tears. If she continued, her blurred vision would prevent her from seeing the road ahead.

Just then, a scooter suddenly darted in f