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Chapter 16 - Chapter 15: Conflict with Oneself

Arlan returned to Bukit Janji with a heavy heart. There, he sat beside Salsabila's grave, trying to find answers.

 

"Father," he murmured. "What should I do? Should I stop and let this story remain ours?"

 

The wind blew softly, as if providing an answer. Arlan realized that the book was not only about his father and Salsabila, but also about himself—about his search for the meaning of love and human relationships.

 

As he pondered, footsteps approached. Lila appeared, carrying something in her hand. "I've been thinking all night," she said softly. "I found this in my grandmother's memory box. Maybe you should see it."

 

Lila handed him an old pendant, the object mentioned in Arlan's father's letter. The pendant turned out to be real, and inside it was a small picture of Arlan's father and Salsabila together.

 

Arlan looked at the pendant in amazement. "This... it's like it connects everything."

 

Lila smiled slightly. "I'm still not sure about your book, but I think maybe you're the one who should finish this story."