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Mira instinctively pulled her neck in, her voice soft and almost inaudible. “Hmm” she replied, a slight blus tinting her cheeks
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Frederick’s kiss was tender but also possessive, as if he couldn’t get enough of her. It wasn’t until Mira w gasping for air, her hands pushing against his chest, that he reluctantly pulled away from her swollen lips.
And with that, their relationship was officially confirmed
Half a month later, Mira received an offer from an animation company. Thanks to her solid experience, she quickly acclimated to the new role. Despite the amnesia that had made her forget many people and events, her professional skills remained unaffected.
Frederick no matter how huey he was made sure to drive bar to and from work di iba nama de
Frederick, no matter how busy he was, made sure to drive her to and from work At the same time, he kept a close
eye on Elias” every move through a few discreet sources
Elias, in his futile search for Mira, seemed to be drifting aimlessly. Soon, his visa expired, and he had no choice
but to return home
With his departure, Frederick no longer had to monitor Elias‘ whereabouts, and he could focus more on his own
life with Mira
Four months into their relationship, Mira moved into Frederick’s apartment. They adopted a cat and spent their
free time together–watching movies, attending concerts, and traveling to nearby countries
Life was simple, yet blissfully happy
A year later, Mira and Frederick returned to Maryland to visit her parents‘ graves. The sky was overcast, and rain
drizzled down, making the cemetery feel cold and lonely.
“Uncle and Aunt, I’m Frederick Mira’s boyfriend. I’m sorry it took so long for me to come here,” Frederick said, placing a bouquet of yellow and white chrysanthemums in front of the tombstone “Mira and I are living in the UK now We’ve adopted a cute kitten, and we’re planning to get married at the end of the year. Lhope we can have your
blessings.”
Mira’s eyes welled with tears as she spoke to her parents, her voice thick with emotion, until the rain began to
pour harder. They decided to leave.
As they reached the foot of the mountain, Mira was about to get into the car when she heard a loud, desperate
shout.
“Miral Miral”
Before she could process the sound, a strange man was rushing toward her. In an instant he enveloped her in a tight, forceful embrace, as if trying to absorb her into his very being
Mira froze, then struggled, her voice sharp with alarm “Let go!”
The man’s hold loosened, just as Frederick’s fist connected with his chest, knocking him to the ground.
Frederick stepped in front of Mira, his stance protective, as he shielded her behind him
Elias stumbled to his feet, caked in mud. His eyes landed on Frederick and he gritted his teeth “It’s you.
He said nothing more to the man, his gaze immediately shifting to Mira. “Mira you’re finally back. I know I hurt you, but please, give me another chance I can’t live without y
you..
Mira, her expression blank, looked at him with confusion. “Who are you?” she asked, her voice gentle but distant “Did you mistake me for someone else?”
Elias stood frozen, his heart pounding. He stared at her face–the face he’d thought of every day, the face that haunted his every breath–but there was no recognition in her eyes. No anger, no hurt, just pure confusion
She truly didn’t know him.
“Mira, it’s me. Elias! Your husband!” he pleaded, his voice cracking with desperation. His eyes then flickered
to Frederick, and in a surge of rage, he lunged forward without warning, throwing a punch. “Damn it! Wh
hav
done to her?”
Frederick sidestepped just in time, avoiding the blow Mira, startled, immediately rushed to him, her face etched
with worry as she checked for any injury.
Elias stood frozen, his heart sinking as he watched her tenderly touch another man’s face. It was like being suffocated by a tightening, invisible noose. He could barely breathe.
