After confessing my feelings to Lily Smith, being rejected didn't cause as much pain as I had imagined. Instead, I felt a hint of relief.
It seemed that I had long anticipated this outcome, so I remained exceptionally calm and composed.
Of course, there was sadness, but this was already a good conclusion.
Being lifelong friends with the person I love is better than parting ways completely.
It was Vivian Manson's arrival that surprised me a bit. After what she said to me a few days ago, I thought she would concoct some scheme to separate Lily Smith and Sky Moore. I didn't expect her to become so despondent so quickly.
Vivian and Hadley Morrison stood together, gazing at the vast expanse of stars above them and the lush forest below, bathed in moonlight like a dark ocean. The scent of fresh grass floated in the air, and not far off, people's laughter could be heard.
Birdsong Mountain was even more serene.
Everything was incredibly peaceful.
