Cyril and Viviane walked slowly along the shoreline.
The ocean breeze brushed against their faces, carrying a slight chill. Neither of them spoke. They simply walked in silence, as if savoring their final moments together.
Cyril glanced at Viviane's profile, a wave of indescribable bitterness surging through his heart. He knew that from this moment on, they could only be friends. At least, for Viviane, that was the case.
"Viviane, I won't bother you anymore."
After walking for an unknown length of time, Cyril finally broke the silence. His voice was low and vulnerable. "I respect your choice."
"I just hope... you find your happiness."
Viviane stopped and turned to look at him, a flicker of surprise in her eyes. After a moment, she simply said, "Thank you."
They exchanged a small smi
