Time did not smooth the wrinkles in David's heart. His longing for and guilt toward Linda grew clearer by the day.
He began to suffer from insomnia, lying awake all night, staring at the ceiling.
Images of Linda played uncontrollably in his mind.
Then came that cold note and the distant, dangerous word "Doctors Without Borders."
His attitude toward Lucy was also undergoing subtle but continuous changes, almost imperceptibly.
In the past, Lucy was his "baby," a hidden care in his heart, a woman who needed his protection, for whom he needed to pave the way.
He had cared for her, felt pity for her, and had a compensatory mindset because he couldn't fulfill his promises.
It was a mix of unfulfilled youthful feelings and a complex sense of duty.
But now, when Lucy approached with gentle
