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Chapter 6

作者: Life Elegy
The notebook had been with me for five years, and I had used it to document every project I'd worked on, along with ideas that had never made it past the concept stage and bits of inspiration I'd collected along the way.

I opened it to the most recent pages and held it up for everyone to see.

"This notebook contains a detailed record of how that design came together." My voice was surprisingly calm, as though I were laying out facts that had nothing to do with me.

"It includes everything from t
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  • Ten Years of Loving You in Vain   Chapter 14

    Six months later, the three new school buildings and the community clinic in Queenridge County were completed.On opening day, the village was decked out for the celebration. Children raced into the bright new classrooms with backpacks bouncing on their shoulders, running their hands over the brand-new desks and chairs as they beamed with excitement.The local herders gathered around the clinic, clasping Mark's hands and mine as they repeated their thanks in halting English.I stood among the crowd, watching the national flag ripple beneath the clear blue sky while Shane flew kites with the children nearby.When one of the kites climbed higher than all the others, Shane came running over and handed me a bottle of warm water, barely able to contain his excitement."Tessa, look! Mr. Tanner says that's the highest anyone in the village has ever flown one!"His hand was still warm and dry, and his eyes were as bright as the stars over the highlands.I took the water and caught my own refle

  • Ten Years of Loving You in Vain   Chapter 13

    He didn't refuse. He opened his mouth and took the spoonful, though his eyes never left my face, as if he were trying to memorize everything about me that he had failed to notice over the years.The room was quiet except for the soft clink of the spoon against the bowl.The faint smell of disinfectant still lingered in the air, but somehow, the hospital no longer felt as suffocating as it once had.After he finished the oatmeal, I put the bowl and spoon away. "I need to get back to the development office. I still have work to do. "Shane will stay with you for now. If you need anything, you can call either the nurse or him."Zane suddenly caught my wrist. His grip wasn't tight, but there was an unmistakable plea in his eyes."Can't you stay a little longer, Tessa?"I looked down at his hand and gently pulled free. "Zane, I have work here that I need to do. The children are still waiting for their new school, and the families here are counting on us to build the clinic. "I'll come see

  • Ten Years of Loving You in Vain   Chapter 12

    Zane was covered in mud. A deep cut at his temple was bleeding through the grime, his left arm was twisted at an unnatural angle, and his torn shirt revealed dark bruising underneath.Shane quickly checked him over, his expression turning serious. "Tessa, he may have fractures and internal injuries. We need to get him to a hospital now."We flagged down a passing herder's pickup and endured the rough ride to Queenridge County Hospital.I sat in the back, carefully supporting Zane's head so the jolting truck wouldn't knock him around. As the mud dried, it hardened across his face, stripping away the cool composure he usually wore. His brows were tightly drawn, his face pale, and his breathing came shallow and fast.I looked at the wound on his temple and felt none of the old rush I might once have expected. All that remained was a complicated sense of calm.By risking his life to save us, Zane had added one final, heavy weight to the ten years between us.As soon as we reached the hosp

  • Ten Years of Loving You in Vain   Chapter 11

    "Zane, you didn't do anything wrong.""No!" he cut in urgently.He reached for my shoulders, but I stepped aside. His hands closed on empty air before falling heavily to his sides.I looked at him calmly. "You wanted to marry me because you felt guilty. You're here now for the same reason. You got used to having me around, and when I suddenly disappeared from your life, it unsettled you."The color drained from Zane's face. His lips trembled, but no words came.Rain ran down from the corners of his eyes, making it impossible to tell whether any of it was tears.Shane walked over and silently handed me an umbrella before taking his place beside me.Zane looked at me, then at Shane. His hand tightened around the test report until the pages crumpled beneath his fingers.When he finally spoke, his voice was low and desolate. "Is there really no chance left for us?"I slowly shook my head."Zane, you can go back to your life among the city lights, and I'll stay here under the stars. If we c

  • Ten Years of Loving You in Vain   Chapter 10

    Rain came fast in the highlands, and within moments, large, cold drops were pelting my face.Shane fumbled through his backpack for a raincoat and draped it over me first, then hugged the rolled plans to his chest and ran toward a nearby herder's tent.Through the downpour, I spotted a familiar figure not far away.Most of Zane's hair was soaked through, and his black shirt clung to his back, outlining his lean frame. His gaze cut through the curtain of rain and fixed on me, and for the first time, I saw something close to panic in those eyes that had always been so indifferent."Tessa."The rain nearly drowned out his voice, but I still heard the faint rasp in it.Shane had just gotten the plans safely inside the tent when he turned and saw Zane. His expression tightened immediately.He hurried back, pulled me slightly behind him, and looked at Zane warily. "Who are you?"Zane ignored him, his eyes never leaving me. "Why did you leave without telling me?""I submitted my application

  • Ten Years of Loving You in Vain   Chapter 9

    "It won't be as comfortable as what you're used to in the city, but make do for now."Mark rubbed his hands together with a smile. "If there's anything you need, just let me know. Don't hesitate.""This is already more than enough."I set down my suitcase and brushed a thin layer of dust from the windowsill. For the first time in a long while, a quiet sense of peace settled over me.The day after I unpacked, I headed out to the surrounding villages with Mark and Shane.Mark opened the project file and showed me a series of photos.The school buildings were badly run-down. Plastic sheeting covered the windows, and the desks and chairs were old and uneven. Yet the children sitting inside held their textbooks carefully, their bright eyes fixed on the lessons in front of them.During my five years at the firm, I had worked on countless designs for landmark buildings, luxury office towers, and high-end homes. Every set of plans had been polished down to the smallest detail, but not one of t

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