Chapter: 1212

She was shy but dedicated to love, offering all her affection with open arms and no conditions.

Because it came so effortlessly, he had thought it would always be there. He took those simple, joyful days for granted.

Now, he understood the steep price of youthful recklessness.

The pain was so intense that it left him numb. He stood frozen, the cards trembling slightly in his hand.

The shop owner, noticing the color drained from his face, hesitantly called out, "Sir? Are you all right?"