City of Longing

As George heard that, his curiosity was piqued. He was about to take a closer look when Kimberly snatched the papers away and handed them to Cora. She stood up, preparing to leave."Well, that's settled, then. I'm heading back. Good night."George's curiosity immediately faded. He said he would drive her home.Kimberly shook her head and glanced at Cora with an unreadable expression. "No need. Keep Cora company instead. There's not much time left anyway."Not much time left for what? George frowned, wanting to press further, but she had already opened the door. Instinctively, he grabbed his car keys and followed her out with a quick parting remark."Cora, I'm just going to drive Kimberly home. I'll be right back."The door slammed shut.From the moment he entered until he left, George never once looked at Cora.She was used to it. Cora did not feel hurt. She put away the papers and returned to her room. After turning off the lights, she slowly drifted to sleep. Half an hour lat

After speaking, Cora picked up her bag and headed downstairs. She had just reached the roadside when Kimberly caught up and grabbed her hand."Are you angry? I'll give you the concert tickets, then. You only have one last month together anyway. Seize the chance to make some memories. Otherwise, when you're old and looking back, you might have regrets."Cora pulled her hand away and stepped back twice, her expression cold."No need. After the divorce, I'll forget the past. There's nothing worth remembering between him and me.""That's harsh. Even though George only got together with you because I forced him to, you did take some of the burden off me. It's bad enough you can't have his love, but if you can't even have a few good marriage memories, wouldn't that make me too cruel?"Kimberly continued offering false comfort while pulling at her, refusing to let her leave. As they struggled, neither noticed the car rushing toward them.By the time the driver laid on the horn frantical

George picked up the racing suit with a cold expression. "It's a deal."Hearing that he was really going to race, the group of friends around them panicked and kept trying to talk him out of it."George, he's been racing for years. You've never even been on a track. There's no way you can beat him! Don't gamble with your life like this, okay?""Yeah, you're married now. There's no need to risk your life for Kimberly! If something happens to you, what about Cora?"Even so, George would not listen to a word. He even automatically ignored Cora's name when his friends mentioned it. Instead, he looked deeply at Kimberly, who was standing to the side."I won't lose. I can give her the thrills she wants too."Hearing his resounding declaration, Cora's eyes flickered. She unconsciously clenched her hands.Several friends saw that Cora had arrived and rushed over, asking her to help persuade him. They pushed her toward the prep room.Looking at the door so close in front of her, Cora's

The next evening, George said he had prepared a surprise and took Cora out. When they arrived at the restaurant, the server led them directly to a private room on the top floor.The moment the door opened and she saw the room filled with flowers and candles, Cora's eyes sharpened.George smiled and pulled out a chair for her. "Cora, do you like it?"She froze for a few seconds without speaking, then sat down silently. He picked up the menu and ordered a table full of dishes, all her favorites. When the food arrived, he even cracked crab legs and deveined shrimp for her.Throughout the evening, he kept finding topics to talk about and even brought up memories from when they were dating."Remember when we first got together? You'd come with me to all my classes every day. My professor kept calling on you so often that he privately asked me why everyone else accompanies their girlfriends to class, but with you, it was reversed..."Faced with this sudden warmth from him, Cora felt un

Warm, bright lights shone on Kimberly, seeming to drape her in an angelic glow. A breeze from somewhere gently stirred her hair.She gazed into George's eyes, filled with deep affection and emotion, and said softly, "All this time, you've been like the warm sun in my life, silently accompanying me, quietly protecting me. Every moment you've spent by my side is like a star dotting the sky of my memories."I used to think this warmth was something I deserved. Only now do I realize this is the safe harbor you built for me with your true heart."George's mind went completely blank.Before he could react, Kimberly had already walked over to him with the microphone, gently taking his hand as she continued, "I've seen countless landscapes, but in your gaze, I found the most beautiful view. I've heard countless words, but in your care, I found the greatest strength."From today on, I don't want you silently following behind me anymore. I want to walk side by side with you through every se