She shook her head.
"At the time, I thought he would hate me, but he didn't say anything. He even asked me to help bandage his wound."
"Didn't he get angry?"
"Maybe he did."
Susan spoke softly, "He never shows his emotions, but I know he's not as perfect as he seems. His world is full of pain, and I... I just accidentally entered that world."
She looked up at Catherine, her eyes flickering with complex emotions.
"Sometimes, the last person you expect to, is the one who will make their way into your heart."
Catherine fell silent.
Susan's words reminded her of her past with Lorenzo.
The misunderstandings, the arguments, the torment, and the occasional tenderness he showed.
Her heart fluttered slightly—perhaps it was time to give each other a chance.
After saying goodbye to Susan,
