I was taken aback as I scrutinized his appearance; something was different. The luxury of the man who always dressed smartly with a neat style was no longer there. In front of me now was just an ordinary man, wearing a white shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbows. There was no luxury watch adorning his wrist. Only a pair of glasses perched on the bridge of his prominent nose. Although he had aged, I could still recognize the contours of his face well.
He was still looking at me with his calm gaze.
"Sorry, I—I have to go now." I managed to reply to his words hesitantly. Even though I was sure this wasn't the answer he was hoping for. I turned around and immediately walked away, trying to distance myself. I could still catch the movement of his lips wanting to say something to me, but
