Gradually, she began to haggle over the price of a cup of milk shake she used to enjoy.

Occasionally, she caught glimpses of Mark in the news.

He remained as spirited and vigorous as ever. His expensive attire stood in sharp contrast to her cheap shirts. It felt like an insurmountable barrier had arisen between them.

Their memories together seemed more and more like vivid daydreams.

After leaving Cecilia, Mark had developed a bad habit. He often checked his phone but her messages were nowhere to be found, even on special occasions.

He had visited the Fowler family several times during holidays but his status prevented him from inquiring about her.

Peter asked around about her whereabouts and was told that she had gone on trips to unwind.

At home, Zoey would serve late night snacks to Mark whenever he was home. He didn't particularly enjoy it but he ate it all, as if he was doing it for Cecilia.

He reverted to his former self, the Mr. Evans whom everyone admired and feared.

Yet, he felt a sense of incompleteness in his heart.

He began to enjoy spending time with Charlie and Flora because they remembered Cecilia.

Whenever they had fun together, they would inquire about her.

During those moments, he would mask his emotions with jests, saying, "A little girl's whims won't last long. Perhaps she's traveling the world with her friends, chasing the aurora. How could she possibly remember me?"

His friends would echo his remarks.

In the end, their conversations about Cecilia would culminate with his warm and composed smile.

Afterward, he would be the only one to taste the pain.

As time passed, Flora was about to get married and her fans organized an event for her.

Mark showed up to show his support.

In the company of her fiance, Flora walked and conversed with Mark casually. However, she sensed that he seemed absent-minded.

With a faint smile, Flora was about to inquire but her attention was caught by a familiar figure in the distance.

The figure was tall and looked like someone she knew from behind.

She quickly stopped Mark and asked, "Mr. Evans, look, is that Cecilia?"