Bradley fell into deep thought. After a long pause, he began slowly, "She's very beautiful. When she smiles, her eyes sparkle like stars."
As he spoke, Hank started sketching with paper and pen.
"Is she tall?"
Bradley made a gesture, saying, "About up to my shoulder."
"Would that be approximately 1.75 meters tall?"
"Yes, about that."
During their conversation, Bradley drifted into his memories. He recalled the Esther from his past—the one he remembered. Back then, Esther was young, beautiful, and full of life.
Following Bradley's descriptions, Hank sketched a portrait and handed it to Bradley, asking softly, "Mr. Warner, do you think this resembles her?"
Bradley gazed at the sketch on the paper, examining it for a while before saying, "It doesn't look like her."
Hank was surprised. "Not at all?"
"She's more beautiful than what you've drawn."
Hearing this, Hank asked curiously, "Can you recall a single experience you shared with her? Even something trivial?"
Bradley was lost in his memories. In his mind, he saw her chasing after him. At that time, he was utterly annoyed and resentful.
Despite that, no matter when he turned around, he would see her smiling face. He took it for granted that she would always be in his world. As long as he turned around, he would see Esther just one step away from him.
At some point, she disappeared. It was as if someone he believed would never vanish had vanished.
Bradley remained silent, his eyes gleaming icily like the stars on a winter night.
Hank felt the obvious change in Bradley's emotions and couldn't help shuddering inwardly. He took a deep breath to suppress it. "Mr. Warner, it's fine if you can't remember!"
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