Cassie had been waiting in the yard early on.
The night breeze arose, the shadows of the trees swayed, and the stars shone brilliantly.
With a heart both fulfilled and shattered, he watched the path his beloved girl would take.
In the courtyard, each lamp lit up for her.
As Gu Xinzhou walked closer step by step following the location he had given.
In the radiant glow of the lights, his figure was unmistakably present.
Cassie smiled softly, his handsome stature as elegant as ever.
As he opened the gate for her, he also helped catch the bag in her hand.
Seeing the fairytale-like arrangement in the small courtyard, Gu Xinzhou was moved beyond words.
Cassie led her all the way up to the rooftop.
She was surprised.
Only to see a crystal-clear glass greenhouse standing erect on the rooftop.
Although separated by a pane of glass, it felt almost as if it were blending with nature.
McDull was basking in the starlight, sleeping sweetly.
Gu Xinzhou sat by her son's small bed, watching him tenderly.
The precious one she had missed day and night these days was actually so close to her.
It was her fault.
She hadn't even realized it.
"Here."
Cassie handed her a cup of hot coffee.
Gu Xinzhou took it and looked up at his familiar face, "If I hadn't called you tonight, would you have planned to elope with McDull?"
Cassie's eyes flickered as he said guiltily, "How could I?"
Gu Xinzhou gave him a look.
After tasting the coffee, she felt the air outside was pleasant, and the starlight beautiful.
So, she asked for Cassie's opinion, "Let McDull sleep here. Shall we go out and talk?"
Cassie replied, "Sure."
Having the chance to quietly spend some time with her again, Cassie could ask for nothing more.
The two of them sat on the edge of the rooftop, their legs dangling over the side.
They talked about everything and anything, from when they first met until now.
Cassie said, "I've already booked a flight back to Italy for nine o'clock tomorrow morning.
I'll organize your and McDull's belongings in Italy, and then send them back to you.
Xinzhou, saying goodbye this time, I really don't know when we can meet again.
Your... you and Song Zhen's wedding...
I might... not be able to attend."
Gu Xinzhou didn't speak.
She knew this feeling.
Just like many years ago, she always thought that if one day, her sister married Song Zhen, whether she would watch the ceremony from the side or be a bridesmaid...
Just thinking about it felt cruel!
She bowed her head, her voice full of regret, "Cassie, I'm really grateful to you, and I'm truly sorry."
Cassie laughed softly, "Stop it!
Everything I did was just to make you smile.
If my efforts result in you feeling guilty or unhappy, then I'd feel that my efforts were in vain.
Xinzhou, you must be happy and hold on to Song Zhen!"
In these days, Cassie had also been busy.
He had searched extensively online, studying information about Song Zhen.
Being a man himself, Cassie could see Song Zhen's determination to have Gu Xinzhou, and his personal discipline, independence, and strength.
Tears fell from Gu Xinzhou's eyes.
What merits had she to deserve such a warm friend.
Looking up at him, her eyes sparkling with tears, she asked, "Then, can McDull visit you on his birthdays, or maybe when he grows up and has summer vacations?"
"Of course!"
Cassie's voice was slightly hoarse as well.
The fact that Gu Xinzhou was crying for him at this moment made him feel pain yet found it beautiful, "McDull is one I raised myself. How could I let go and no longer care about him?"