The Promise That Never Faded

Part 4

With Grace’s help, Eirlys finally left. She rented a small rooftop room, far from the memories that haunted her, and found a part-time job at a local convenience store. But no matter how much time passed, she couldn’t escape the nightmares, the emptiness that gnawed at her.

Eirlys has lost her ability to smile, haunted by nightmares from her past. Despite Grace's efforts to help her move on, she has become detached from the world around her.

Meanwhile, Eamon has grown into a handsome, confident young man, but he has never stopped thinking about Eirlys. He misses her deeply, and every day, he wonders how she is and how she looks now. He had tried to find her, but to no avail—his heart aching for the girl he once promised to protect.

Eamon comes from a loving family, with a happy childhood, and has a younger sister, Lily, who is the same age as Eirlys. Lily attends the same college as Eirlys and moved there with her boyfriend to embrace life. Months later, Lily runs into Eirlys at a convenience store, and the two start greeting each other often. Eirlys, though outwardly appearing normal to fit in, still feels empty inside.