During my darkest times, Jaden was a ray of hope, giving me a brief moment of warmth. But these fleeting feelings of love were too illusory, far less substantial than material interests.
I couldn't allow myself to be tied down again. "Not today, Lola. I'm going back to hiking, let's talk next time."
I had just declined Lola's invitation when that evening, I received a formal invitation from Jaden. He invited me to his engagement party.
He had even sent a physical invitation; it would be rude of me not to go. He was on the right path to marriage, and I should offer my best wishes.
Two weeks later, I returned to the familiar city, and my state of mind was completely different. Lola rushed over to greet me with a hug.
We got into a taxi, and on the way, I saw a large screen in the cit
