Similarly, she couldn't harbor resentment for her father, for he probably remained oblivious to her existence. What purpose would her hatred serve?

Initially, Melissa had nothing.

Suddenly, she found herself with Marcus, yet in this particular moment, she felt as if she had nothing once again.

Utterly lost, she had no clue about the path ahead or the actions to undertake. She was clueless about what to convey to Marcus, ensuring he wouldn't endure excessive anguish and fostering a quicker recovery from his pain.

In her thoughts, Melissa had been offering apologies to Marcus.

Veiling her face with her hands, Melissa descended into a crouched position. She wept quietly, stifling any audible expression of her grief.

But her tears couldn't flow indefinitely.

These possessions were no longer hers to claim. Departure was inevitable, and Marcus had to be left behind.

Contemplating the impossibility of being the one with Marcus, Melissa resolved to become the one he despised.

In her reasoning, it was preferable for Marcus to harbor hatred than to be consumed by constant thoughts of her.

The agony of missing someone surpassed the pain of hatred.

Hatred might dissipate with time, but the repercussions of missing someone yield no positive outcome, like her mother's fate.

Melissa entered the cloakroom, moving as though a walking corpse.

Unlocking the suitcase, she discovered the items Marcus had bestowed upon her. Among them, a Patek Philippe diamond watch gleamed.

Clutching the watch, Melissa meticulously wiped it clean, repeatedly uttering apologies. Tears trickled down, landing on the watch in succession.

The most valuable possession, the watch, found its way into her possession.

She also left a note bearing the words, “Sorry, Marcus. I've deceived you once more."

She concluded with a final word.

Surveying her surroundings, she took it all in.

Over the brief span of two days and nights, an abundance of memories had accumulated. These memories, sufficient to last a lifetime, now foretold the impending burden of Marcus’ wrath.