Kane’s voice trembled slightly.
“Little wolf, will you truly never forgive me?”
Phoenix nodded without hesitation.
“That’s right. Never.”
Without waiting for Kane’s reaction, she turned and walked into the house.
The next day, she had plans with Vincent to attend a concert. Ever since her heightened perception had awakened, she’d developed a deep appreciation for experiencing emotions–be it the serenity of nature, the passion of music, or the sincerity or deceit in people’s words.
Vincent, being a classical music enthusiast, always enriched these outings with his knowledge, making each concert an enlightening
experience.
Meanwhile, Kane stood outside the Ambrose family estate all night. Phoenix’s words from the day before echoed relentlessly in his mind. The
relief he’d felt after his first encounter with Julia now returned to haunt him like a boomerang, striking deep.
Yet, he wasn’t ready to give up. He couldn’t believe that Phoenix could let go of their five–year relationship so completely.
The following morning, a cheerful Phoenix hummed a tune as she descended the stairs after receiving a message from Vincent.
Her mother, who was having breakfast downstairs, couldn’t resist teasing her.
“Weren’t you the one saying you wouldn’t meet him? Now look at you, happier than ever. I wouldn’t be surprised if the engagement becomes a done deal!”
Though she and Vincent were purely friends, for some reason, Phoenix felt a blush creep across her face at her mother’s words.
“Mom, we’re just friends!” she protested before dashing out of the house.
Today’s concert tickets were hard to come by. Vincent had mentioned that his favorite cellist would also be performing. As soon as Phoenix
stepped outside, she spotted Kane standing motionless nearby.
Ignoring him completely, she ran straight toward Vincent.

It was a light he knew all too well from their time together. Phoenix used to look at him with that same expression. But now, it had been nearly two months since he’d last seen it.
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