As he turned, some children were playing with fireworks on the ground, and the sparks blocked the space between them.
The man's face was hazy and indistinct, but once seen clearly, it was unforgettable.
They were only three or four meters apart, yet it felt like a chasm separated them. Tears instantly streamed from Ashley Bowen's eyes.
"I knew you hadn't left. You were the one with me all those days. It wasn't a delusion, was it?" she asked, her voice choked with sobs. But the children setting off fireworks were too engrossed in their play, clamoring back and forth between them.
"Whoa, my firework is burning for a long time!"
"Let's light a few more!"
The children ran around, setting off a few more fireworks right between them.
CRACKLE, POP. The face, partially hidden by the fireworks, was filled with a deep and gentle look.
Ashley Bowen could no longer contain her emotions and began to wail. "Why? Why would you do this?"
