He carried a worldly, calming presence, his gaze open and sincere.
His mere appearance brought an undeniable sense of reassurance.
It felt as if Ethan were an old friend from long ago, the hazy contours of a forgotten memory slowly piecing themselves together in the depths of her mind.
"Ethan, did we, a long time ago..."
"Quinn, come give me a hand."
Yara Chase was hanging laundry on the balcony, and a bedsheet was about to slip to the floor.
Quinn Avery hurried over, catching the fabric and helping Yara pin it back up.
A flicker of anticipation sparked in Ethan Leigh's eyes, thinking she had finally remembered him.
But a second later, that spark was instantly replaced by disappointment.
Had Quinn still not remembered him?
...
Three days later, Jade Winter dressed to the nines, attending the National Prize for Literary Translation gala side-by-side with Miles York.
Major media outlets, print journalists, and entertainment reporters were scrambling for coverage.
The relentless clicking of camera shutters mixed with the buzzing murmurs of the crowd.
"Jade Winter is not only stunning but incredibly talented. I can't believe she's competing for the national translation award!"
"She's amazing. To be pushing for the gold medal at her age proves her intellect and talent are off the charts!"
"No wonder Mr. York favors her. I heard they are childhood sweethearts, and their families are likely to arrange a marriage soon."
"Ms. Winter translated Marguerite Yourcenar's masterpiece. Most translators can barely comprehend such dense literature, let alone challenge it, yet she translated it with such fluidity and charm. Her literary foundation is breathtaking."
"It's not just her writing; she completely captured the core of the original work. The subtle and hidden emotions of the characters were perfectly restored."

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