Andrew Lee watched her walk away, realizing he should chase after her. Yet, he didn't know what to say. He could only stand there, watching her gradually fade into the distance, feeling as if a boundless snow had fallen upon his heart.
Unbeknownst to both of them, a camera had secretly captured their recent moments together.
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The next morning.
After drinking and exerting himself last night, Robert Thomson slept soundly with the help of a sleeping pill.
With his eyes still closed, he subconsciously reached for the space beside him—empty.
Baffled, he woke up and saw the empty, cold bed next to him, as if no one had ever slept there.
Instantly, he sat up and looked around.
The room was pristine, and his clothes were neatly folded nearby. However, Emma Smith was nowhere to be seen.
Without hesitation, he grabbed a piece of clothing and put it on, calling out as he did so, "Emma! Emma?"
"What's the matter?" Emma entered from outside.