The pitter-patter of rain gradually drowned out all other sounds around. The icy raindrops hit Rowan's hair, face, and shoulders. His eyes emitted a chilling light as he tightly gripped the railing, the force seemingly enough to crush it. He was filled with anger, both towards the evildoers and himself.
Gazing at the river's surface covered in rain, a look of sadness flashed in Rowan's eyes. He felt utterly desperate. "Claire!" Unable to contain his surging emotions any longer, he screamed towards the river, "Where are you?! Claire! Where on earth are you?!" "Claire! Claire..."
The memories of their time together, her every frown and smile, played in his mind like a movie. The way she happily linked her arm with his, her eyes curving into a smile, her face filled with happiness... She would hop like a bunny and stroke his hair, walk backward while holding his hand, her eyes brimming with admiration... She would occasionally make a funny face at him, sometimes appearing dignified and gentle, and other times playful and adorable. Each scene was so familiar.
"Claire, I'm sorry... I lost you..." Rowan felt a sharp pain in his heart, as if it was tearing apart. The cold rain rolled down his cheeks, soaking his clothes. Wet eyelashes gave way to tears, which finally flowed out, mingling with the rain. This man, who had seen and grown indifferent to life and death, cried for the first time.
Though they hadn't been together for long and hadn't experienced a long romance, their chemistry and values aligned, and they were heading towards marriage. The rain grew heavier, and the temperature dropped. Swallowing the bitterness in his throat, he was filled with self-hatred.
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