Semua Bab Butterfly Lovers: Bab 1 - Bab 10

When I rose to leave the hall, Ginny called out to me from behind.Sean walked at her side. As they drew near, she slipped her arm naturally through his, her smile bright as she held out the trophy in her hands."Cass, this trophy should be yours. You're the reason he's achieved so much today."I glanced at Sean. His expression remained as calm and indifferent as ever, but he gave a small nod."Take it," he said.Inside, tears were already flooding my heart, yet I forced a smile as I accepted it.'Let it be a keepsake for however many days I still have left. Perhaps, when the time comes, I'll place it in my urn and carry it with me to show my parents,' I thought."Look," I would tell them. "See how capable I was? I raised a successful businessman. Not only is he handsome, he's found himself a beautiful, gentle girlfriend…"Before my tears could spill, I turned away and left.Back home, I let my eyes roam across the small house. I had rented it the year Sean was admitted to uni

A sudden, urgent pounding at the door yanked me from sleep.Morning light had already filled the room.I hurried to answer, and when I opened the door, disappointment crashed over me like a wave. Standing there was a stranger. Deep down, some part of me had still been hoping it would be Sean. But it wasn't."Hello," the man said politely. "I'm from the property company. My name's Jordan Kaylen. This area is scheduled for demolition soon, and I've come to discuss compensation."I let him inside. He got straight to the point, but the offer he gave was insultingly low."I don't agree," I said firmly. "You'll have to raise the price."In the past, I wouldn't have pressed so hard. But now, with little time left, all I wanted was to leave more money behind for Sean.Just then, my phone buzzed with a message.It was from Sean.Sean: [Sorry. I have to travel for work. I'll come get you in a few days.]Immediately after, another message popped up—it was from Ginny.Ginny: [Cass, yo

I ignored the stabbing pain in my body, wiped the blood from my lips, and bolted out the door… only to collide head-on with Jordan."Cass, are you okay? Should I take you to the hospital?"I grabbed his arm in panic. "Take me to the train station!""But in your condition—"Tears burst from my eyes. "Please. I'm begging you."His grip on my arm tightened, a flicker of conflicted emotion crossing his face. At last, he hailed a cab, accompanied me to the station, and even boarded the train with me.The moment we stepped off, Ginny pulled up in a car to fetch me."How is he? What happened?" I asked anxiously.But instead of panic, her face was relaxed and smug as she leaned back in the seat. "Why ask? You'll see soon enough."A chill of foreboding spread through me.Soon, her car pulled up to a private hospital. She led me inside to a fully sealed ward, where behind the glass I saw Sean lying on the bed, eyes closed, motionless.Tears streamed uncontrollably down my face. I open

I continued, "So, Sean, in the final stretch of my life, I want you to stay away from me, do you understand? I hate you more than anyone! Get out! Ginny is a good girl. She's willing to be with you. Go date her, marry her, do whatever you want. Just stop bothering a cancer patient like me!"My gaze twisted into something feral as I suddenly grabbed his hand, scrawling the word 'run' in his palm as quickly as I could.Even under Ginny's threats, I couldn't bear the thought of him falling into her trap. If one of us could escape, it should be him. Ginny was never someone who could be trusted for life. Sean had to run.But to my shock, instead of pulling away, he tightened his grip on my hand."Fine, Cass," he said evenly. "You've had your say. Now it's my turn."My eyes widened in panic. I tried to signal him silently—don't speak, just go. But he didn't waver."I once asked you what makes two people truly a match. You said it's when everyone else thinks they are. But I don't believ

Taking advantage of the moment before anyone could stop her, Ginny bolted.Ten minutes later, the police arrived and went straight to handcuff Jordan.Confused, I asked, "Why?"He smiled, a look of release softening his face. "Cass, I turned myself in. I also told Sean about Ginny's plan. Do you remember when I once said I admired your optimism?"The truth is, all these years, I've lived steeped in pessimism. I was crushed by the family I was born into, ashamed that I couldn't cure my mother's illness."These six short days with you… they've been the happiest of my life. I finally understand: anything not earned with your own hands will eventually slip away. My mother often told me, no matter how bitter or difficult life becomes, a person must always keep a kind heart. Cass… I'm sorry."I shook my head fiercely. "I don't blame you."Ginny's uncle stepped forward. "Don't worry. We'll treat your mother's illness. All the expenses will be covered by my hospital. Serve your sentence