This was the information Ivan needed, and he eagerly looked at the girl sitting across from him, hoping she would continue speaking. And Elisa also sensed it, this was the information Mr. Marsh needed. So, she began to remember carefully, and then explained to him in an organized manner, "I don't know the name of that boy." With that, she leaned forward, searching through a pile of photos on the table. Finally, she found a full-body photo from the summer, picked it up, and handed it to Mr. Marsh, saying, "But I know his name is 'Spencer' something. Look at her ankle." This was crucial information.
Ivan took the yellowed old photo and clearly saw 'Spencer' tattooed on the girl's right ankle. "Summer loved him so much that she hurt herself, cried in my arms, and never said a bad word about him." So, what was the reason for the breakup? Did Spencer abandon Summer? Ivan couldn't help but wonder, but if that was the case, why can't Spencer move on himself?
His thoughts were unintentionally transported back to that hot summer, to that sunlit classroom, what really happened in their senior year? "Do you know who initiated the breakup?" Ivan asked her. "Why didn't they reconcile?" "Summer initiated the breakup and they never got back together," Elisa told him firmly. "But I don't know the reason for the breakup. Summer didn't want to say, and as a good friend, I didn't press for more information."
Ivan nodded thoughtfully, something must have happened. He carefully picked up these photos, focusing on Summer's face. "Can you lend me these? I'll make copies and return them to you." "Sure," Elisa nodded. Ivan, from the boss's perspective, with a hint of concern, asked, "Isn't today a workday? Why are you at home?" The girl pursed her lips and truthfully said, "I took three days off." She didn't disclose the reason for her leave, and Ivan didn't ask further.
"Thank you for today," Ivan's time was valuable, so he stood up with the photos and said to her, "Come to my office next Monday to pick up the original copies." "Okay," Elisa also stood up promptly. "Goodbye," Ivan's voice was low and magnetic, he withdrew his gentlemanly gaze from the girl, "I'll leave first." And he stepped out.
The girl escorted the boss to the door, watching his tall figure walk away. On his way back, Ivan drove, picturing the girl in the photos in his mind. Then he remembered the appearance of Spencer's ex-girlfriends, who all looked so much like Summer! What really happened between them in those years? How deep can someone's influence be? One person, hurt by emotions, started to become reckless, turning into a commitment-phobe, and another simply disappeared without a trace.
What kind of grudges could there be between seventeen and eighteen-year-olds? Ivan assessed that Spencer and this girl must have had misunderstandings that were unresolved, leading to both deeply emotional people not moving on. Regardless of whether they can reconcile in the future, both must let go completely, or they won't live happily. He must find this girl named Summer quickly; Ivan needs to intensify the search efforts.
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