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CHAPTER NINETEEN

Penulis: Amrat Usman
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-10 14:44:38

ANASTASIA’S POV

I slowly walk towards Nate. The crunch of dried leaves beneath my feet fills the silence of the graveyard. With every step, my heart grows heavier, weighed down by what I did. Every step brings me closer to my confession, and I know it.

His headstone comes into view. There’s a tree beside his grave, its fallen leaves covering the earth around him. When I reach it, I bend to my knees and gently brush away the brittle blades with my hand.

Ever since I started visiting Nate, it’s become a tradition to bring a red rose. He always said that “a red rose is a symbol of love. It has thorns that hurt, but it’s still beautiful.” I gently place a fresh rose beside his headstone, setting aside the dried one from before.

Resting my hands on my knees, I sit in silence for a while. My vision starts to blur as tears rise. A soft breeze brushes against my skin, and I can feel my ears warming and turning red—the way they always do when I’m about to cry.

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