Days turned into weeks, and she continued to pour her heart into the role. On set, her fellow actors mocked her for being excessively focused and "devoted to her art." Yet, the truth would come back to haunt her during the serene moments when the script faded away, leaving her in solitude.
Not only was she "devoted to her art," but she was also using it as a refuge, submerging herself in her work to escape the truths she couldn't face. Mark perpetually fills her thoughts and emotions regardless of how hard she tries to move on or evade them.
One evening, after a particularly grueling shoot, Lovely received a message. As she relaxed on the couch, her phone vibrated. With her eyes closed, longing for peace, she gradually reached for the phone on the side table.
Narrowing her eyes, she gazed at the message, and the sight thrilled her. She quickly sat up and began to read it. Noticing an attachment, she opened it with a click.